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Holding others accountable to meet commitments\n\nAdvanced ability to manage finances of projects' portfolio and manifesting accountability for the overall results\n\nAbility to approach the challenges and making the decision with sense of urgency\n\nFluent Swedish, Italian, French or other language skills would be an asset\n\nOther important skills:\nHigh stress tolerance\n\nIntelligent risk taking\n\nDecisive and accountable\n\nBusiness Acumen\n\nEnterprise thinker (a broad view, using a global lens)\n\nAnalytical and foreseeing approach\n\nBalanced approach\n\nBenefits:\nIn addition to an attractive compensation package, Aptiv offers 30 days of annual leave and overtime compensation.\n\nYou can look forward to a secure, permanent employment contract with continuous opportunities for internal career development, including within an international environment.\n\nThrough access to internal and external training programs, coaching, and certifications, you will have ongoing opportunities to develop your skills and advance your career.\n\nWe recognize and reward innovation and outstanding performance.\n\nYou will work in a highly international and collaborative environment, partnering with industry experts on equal footing.\n\nYou will have the opportunity to get involved in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives.\n\nAt Aptiv, you will have the chance to actively shape the future of mobility by working closely with nearly all major global OEMs and leveraging cutting-edge technologies such as e-mobility and autonomous driving.\n\n#LI-NN1\nPrivacy Notice - Active Candidates: https://www.aptiv.com/privacy-notice-active-candidates\nAptiv is an equal employment opportunity employer. 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