Project Manager in Telford - CV-Library

Do you have experience in leading Automotive Tier-1 Projects? Are you looking for a new challenge? Read on to find out more...

Major Recruitment, in partnership with Polytec Group, are looking to recruit a Project Manager on a permanent basis to join the team based between Telford and our Bridgnorth manufacturing plants.

As a Project Manager you will co-ordinate & control new or modified vehicle-component projects, from concept through to post-production launch, and ensuring delivery of the complete project scope to the agreed timing, cost & quality targets.

Key duties include:

Support/contribute to the creation & implementation of a best-practice Polytec NPI /Programme Management vision, strategy, policies, processes & procedures to aid & improve operational performance
Be responsible for the approved project budget/PD & Cash-Flow and the tracking / forecasting of spend against that budget
Provide strong leadership/guidance towards all departments & groups, and manage the customer, suppliers/service providers & the other internal departments via strong stakeholder management skills to ensure optimal performance
Fulfil all customer requirements in their portals/systems for the duration of the Project
Control quality of project work by appropriate reviews
Manage the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) of Timing, Cost, Quality & Cash-Flow
Prepare & present periodic Governance presentations for both internal & Customer Management Review using the most-recent, best practice, agenda/PowerPoint
Create & update the project planning documentation for the various work streams, recording all relevant information on the appropriate project control documentation, including but not limited to the LOP/Teams activity list and C-BOT with Cashflow
Create, maintain & communicate (min monthly) the detailed Polytec Project Plan in MS-Project in line with the complete project scope, customer milestones and Polytec PEP Gateway timing Skills required:

Previous experience of leading Automotive Tier-1 Projects - mandatory requirement
Previous experience of leading APQP process & all Gate Approvals - mandatory requirement
Experience with VW group/Bentley OEM's - mandatory requirement
Managing cross-functional teams / matrix organisations
Working knowledge of SAP an advantage
Attention to details and flexible attitude to tasks and able to prioritise tasks effectively
Good communication skills
IT literate, able to work confidently with Microsoft Office (e-mail, Word, Excel, etc).
Able to work to deadlines within a fast-paced / challenging environment and with a varied / full workload What's in it for you?

33 days holiday (25 + BH)
Holiday purchase scheme
Life assurance scheme
Pension scheme
Healthcare cash plan
Early finish on a Friday Major Recruitment are an employment agency working on behalf of our client.

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