Project Manager (Automotive)

As an experienced Programme/Project Manager (MUST have a background in specialist machinery or the automotive industry) You will play a pivotal role in successfully planning, executing, and closing medium to large-sized programmes. You will be responsible for leading project activities, ensuring deadlines are met, and facilitating effective communication among cross-functional teams. You will also have leadership responsibility and your organisational skills, abilities and attention to detail will be instrumental in delivering successful outcomes. Our client is a global company, and their products, including mobile elevating work platforms, telehandlers, utility vehicles and accessories, can be found all over the world. They seek a Senior Automotive Programme/Project Manager EMEAI New Product Development (NPD). This role is a long-term contract offering hybrid working and outside of IR35. The client is looking for someone from the specialist vehicle or automotive market. Please only apply if you have this background. Programme/Project Manager Role: • Create and maintain program documentation for program planning, requirements analysis, risk management, issues management, status reporting, program communication, and quality assurance. • Coordinate and manage internal and external resource to accomplish program objectives, including change management. • Plans and directs medium to large programs to completion. • Manages program scope, cost, timeline, integrated schedules, EVM (cost, schedule and materials) and risk assessment. • Accepts and delegates authority, established priorities for work delegated to others. • Monitor product quality and process control and suggest improvements as needed. • Coordinate communication between suppliers, customers, and team members (e.g. Engineering, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Assembly, Service, Testing, Quality Control, and Marketing departments) as needed. • Develop, prepare and present briefings to both executive management and the customer related to program status, direction, marketing and performance. • Provide senior leadership and manage the direction of cross-functional team. Assure communication and cooperation among team members and resolve areas of conflict. • Prepare and present program status/issues to internal and external customers. • Identify and coordinate all program scope change requests for approval. • Work with contract management to meet requirements of contract. • Participate in program proposal writing efforts. Programme/Project Manager Requirements: Essential: • Bachelor’s degree in programme/project management or engineering related field. • 8+ years related work experience. • PMP (or equivalent) Certification. • Strong verbal presentation and written communication skills. Desired: • Experience with Workday or specifically Workday Programs time entry module. • Strong verbal presentation and written communication skills. Applications: **VISA Sponsorship is NOT available for this role** This vacancy is only available to Candidates with relevant experience as detailed in the job description. Due to volume of applications, we are unable to respond to applicants who do not possess the required skills and experience. Recent Graduates who do not have the required level of industry experience need not apply. Candidates must be authorised to work in the country where this role is located BEFORE making an application