R&D Project Planning Specialist (m/f/d)

SEI AUTOMOTIVE EUROPE GMBH AND SUMITOMO ELECTRIC GROUP SEI Automotive Europe GmbH is a Sumitomo Electric Group company. We provide services in research, development, new technologies and markets, as well as other internal services for the Sumitomo Electric Group companies in EMEA. Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. is a recognized global technology leader with over 280,000 employees working at around 415 subsidiaries and affiliates in over 40 countries worldwide. To learn more about our company and apply for this position, please visit our website We are looking for an R&D Project Planning Specialist (m/f/d) to join our Automotive Intelligence & Planning team. Type of contract: Long term contract / Permanent Place of work: Wolfsburg Job Duties and Responsibilities Responsible for establishing a new Project Planning development process Coordinate the new Project Plan within the R&D Division in Germany and Japan in collaboration with team members Create and structure candidate R&D themes based on company and business strategies in cooperation with team members Design and continuously improve planning, evaluation, and decision-making processes Evaluate, prioritize, and manage R&D themes including budget and resource perspectives Drive decision-making through structured analysis and stakeholder alignment Coordinate and visualize the R&D project and technology portfolio Facilitate cross‑functional collaboration with engineering, business, management teams, and external companies Act as a key interface between technical development and management decision‑making Provide general administrative and organizational support (e.g. meeting coordination) Skills and Experience Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering (e.g., mechanical, electrical, automotive, systems engineering) 2 years’ pertinent experience in project planning Knowledge of Wire Harness is beneficial Strong analytical and structured thinking skills Understanding of automotive development processes Able to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment Microsoft Office, collaboration platforms (e.g., SharePoint), basic experience with data visualization tools such as Power BI is a plus Fluent in English and Japanese What we can offer you Flexible working hours Possibility of partial remote work A wide range of opportunities for personal development and training Competitive salary An international and multicultural working environment Company bike leasing #J-18808-Ljbffr SEI Automotive Europe GmbH