Project Manager (1331)

An exciting opportunity for a Project Manager to join a global leader in vehicle safety technology, delivering new product introduction (NPI) projects from concept through to launch. This role focuses on technical project management, stakeholder engagement, engineering coordination, and lifecycle delivery, ensuring projects are completed on time, within scope, and to the highest quality standards. Ideal for candidates with experience in engineering project management, NPI, OEM or Tier 1 automotive environments, and formal project management methodologies such as PRINCE2 or APM.

Purpose of the role

• Support the positive approach to managing and enhancing business products, services and processes.
• To develop and apply project management tools & techniques to facilitate the on-time delivery of projects supporting the New Product Introduction process and other Project support activities.
• Proactive approach to support business ideals and customer relations while enhancing the Engineering teams and efficiency.

• Work with the (GHP&PS) to develop a standard project management methodology to primarily support the delivery of NPI projects.
• Develop project scopes and objectives, involving all relevant internal and external stakeholders.
• Facilitate project delivery against agreed scope.
• Create and maintain relevant project plans and documentation to ensure project progress is understood and team members are aware of project delivery requirements and responsibilities.
• Assess requirements to support successful project delivery.
• Use appropriate techniques to manage changes in project scope, schedule & costs (as applicable)
• Report and escalate project status concerns as needed.
• At all times represent the best interests when performing the duties of the role
• Making sure quality standards are met
• As required support and attend exhibitions, seminars workshops etc

• Direct & effective communication with all levels of the business environment (colleagues & customers alike).
• Participation in team meetings, training courses and workshops as required.
• Close links with colleagues should be developed and maintained in order that project objectives are achieved.
• Always required to present a positive and professional image enhancing the brand and image.
• Ensure that an excellent proactive supplier/customer relationship is always established and maintained.

• Experienced Project Manager with a technical or engineering environment or leading engineering teams within such environments
• Prince 2 or formal Project Management training
• BTEC, HNC /City & Guilds or equivalent in an engineering or science discipline
• Business, Engineering or Science Degree or Membership of APM or similar body is desirable
• Understanding and knowledge of working with and supporting OEM & Tier 1 customers.
• Experience of managing multi-disciplinary teams in a project delivery (life cycle management) environment.
• Relationship developer with both internal and external stakeholders
• Solid technical background, with a clear understanding of working within an NPI environment.
• Support the engineering team in the development of its working practices and processes to achieve better efficiency
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for effective interaction.
• Decision-making skills, especially in high-pressure situations.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing circumstances and priorities.
• Strong organisational and multitasking abilities to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Attention to detail in planning, execution, and follow-through.
• Proven track record of achieving and exceeding goals and objectives.
• Proactive, enthusiastic, and driven.
• Flexibility to work beyond normal business hours when required