Project Manager – Wearable Airbag Electronics Control Unit Development

Project Manager – Wearable Airbag ECU Development Background Autoliv is driving a new era of rider protection by expanding advanced safety solutions beyond traditional airbags to protect more road users in more scenarios. As part of this mission, we are developing the next‑generation Electronic Control Unit (ECU) to enable smarter, faster, and more scalable safety systems. The ECU project Manager will play a pivotal role in delivering this ECU across a broader product portfolio, accelerating integration into new applications and vehicle platforms. This role directly contributes to Autoliv’s purpose: saving more lives through innovation Link. MISSION Lead and deliver the Next Wearable Airbag Electronics development projects across the full lifecycle, from product evolution and new generations to industrialization and series production. The Project Manager is accountable for planning, cost, quality, risk, and delivery, ensuring effective coordination between system engineering, electronics, embedded software, mechanics, validation, industrialization, suppliers, and operations. The role focuses on the embedded ECU product, its evolution and deployment in the field, while coordinating interfaces with wearables teams and working very closely with mobile application and cloud and crash detection teams. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Project Ownership & Planning

Own ECU development projects covering product evolutions, new generations, and variants

Define and control project scope, objectives, milestones, and deliverables

Build and maintain the global project plan, managing dependencies and critical paths

Manage project budget and resources (internal and external)

Anticipate deviations and drive corrective actions

Technical & Cross‑Functional Coordination

Coordinate all technical contributors:

System & Electronics Engineering, Embedded Software, Crash detection algorithms, Hardware Design, Mechanical Design, Validation & Test, Industrialization & Manufacturing, Mobile App & cloud.

Ensure product specifications and system architecture are defined, approved, and respected

Validate technical trade‑offs in collaboration with the Lead System & Electronics Engineer (cost vs performance, innovation vs risk, short‑term vs long‑term strategy)

Risk, Safety & Quality Management

Identify and manage technical, industrial, planning, and supply‑chain risks

Ensure safety and quality activities are planned and executed:

Functional safety processes, DFMEA / PFMEA, Validation and qualification

Ensure compliance with internal processes and applicable standards

Drive escalation and problem resolution on critical issues

Product Lifecycle & Evolution

Manage ECU lifecycle:

New generation development, Production support & Continuous improvement

Coordinate introduction of new features, electronics changes, and architecture evolutions (connectivity, FOTA, security)

Plan and manage firmware update (FOTA) deployment in coordination with system and software teams

Suppliers & Industrialization

Manage relationships with suppliers, manufacturing partners, and external engineering teams

Support supplier selection and contracting with purchasing

Ensure supplier deliverables meet technical, planning, and quality expectations

Coordinate DFM / DFT and ensure readiness for prototypes, pre‑series, and series production

Monitor manufacturing ramp‑up and ensure proper handover to operations

Reporting & Communication

Provide clear, regular project status reporting to management and stakeholders

Prepare and lead project, milestone, and risk reviews

Ensure transparent communication and effective decision‑making

PROFILE Education & Experience

Engineering degree or equivalent

5+ years’ experience in project management of embedded or mechatronic systems

Experience in safety‑critical products is a strong asset

Having launched a product is a big plus

Technical Background

Solid understanding of embedded ECU development, system engineering, and electronics/software constraints

Familiarity with V‑cycle development, quality and safety processes

Sufficient technical depth to challenge solutions and drive informed trade‑offs

Skills & Mindset

Strong planning, organization, and leadership skills

Proven experience managing multi‑disciplinary teams and suppliers

Risk‑ and delivery‑focused, structured, and proactive

Excellent professional English (written and spoken)

Start: ASAP | Duration: Long term Scope: ECU development projects for wearable airbag systems, from evolution to next‑generation platforms