Senior Manager, Project Management in Cambridge

This role would suit a programme manager, project development specialist or specialist in developing markets within the long term project lifecycle & aftermarket services. It requires some form of Mechanical Engineering expertise.

Location: Peterborough, Fully Office Based, 5 days per week.

Rate: £42 - £44 per hour (FCSA Umbrella, deemed inside IR35) or £30 - £32 PAYE.

Are you a Project Engineer/Manager with experience in aftermarket products? Do you have a proven background of managing projects developing aftermarket opportunities within an engineering or similar high value industry? If so, please read on.

This advert has been deliberately kept brief to encourage applications from inquisitive project managers keen to explore more about a company with current exciting growth and potential for more growth in the immediate future.

We are currently recruiting for our Peterborough based client. Candidates should have experience and knowledge of the following:

• Previous knowledge of planning, managing and delivering development of opportunities post manufacturing & service, through life/legacy project development or technology projects involving repair & service of discrete and complex products and sub-components.
• Previous experience within either automotive, aerospace or defence manufacturing (essential).
• Able to demonstrate an ability to conduct market & customer research, identify new opportunities & deliver products, training & services.
• Review existing aftermarket processes/procedures & identify modern solutions that make support to our customers much more efficient.
• Prepare & issue internal business cases that highlight the benefits of proceeding with the new products/services.
• Deliver project or bid to agreed time, cost and quality parameters.
• A sound commercial and financial understanding is required.
• Good customer skills and an ability to work and communicate with people at all levels in the organisation.
• Ability to work in/with a multi-disciplined team.
• Ability to lead by influence and communicate at all levels of the organisation.
• Extensive knowledge of NPI, Product deletion, brand, design change, aftermarket systems, processes, service, repair, and overhaul solutions.
• Self-starter with excellent time management, organisation, prioritisation, and change management skills.
• Some knowledge of parts marketing and sales functionality would be advantageous.
• Excellent project management skills, able to work across functions such as Product Development, Engineering, Quality, Supply chain, Manufacturing, and Operations.
• Must be able to complete analysis and provide direction using complex data sets.
• Must have the ability to read and understand engineering drawings utilising Teamcenter or equivalent engineering systems.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacture, Supplier development, Understanding of DFMEA, PFMEA.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in a similar role.
• Self-motivated individual who can take the initiative to complete tasks.
• Past success in technical troubleshooting.
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Good problem-solving abilities using systemic, logical, and sequential approaches.
• Knowledge of and experience with ISO requirements.

We currently have a definite timeline in place with this company and will be able to offer relevant feedback & have pre-agreed interview slots.

If you feel you could fit the bill for this company, then please apply for further details. Please apply with your CV in WORD format.