Project Manager (Engineering and Performance Powertrain Projects)

About Us

Gibson Technology is globally recognised for engineering excellence in designing, developing and manufacturing high-performance engines and powertrain systems for world-leading race series. Renowned for our LMP2 powertrains, we’ve been delivering cutting-edge engineering solutions that push the limits of performance for over 40 years. Our achievements can be attributed to our highly skilled and committed workforce consistently delivering excellence and innovation at the highest level of motorsport.

Are you ready to take charge of high-profile engineering and performance powertrain projects? We have an outstanding opportunity for a Project Manager to lead the planning, execution and delivery of cutting-edge engineering programmes that push the limits of performance and innovation.

In this role, you will:

• Manage complex engineering and engine-based powertrain projects from concept to completion.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure seamless collaboration and alignment.
• Keep projects on track; delivering on time, on budget and to the highest standards.
• Engage and manage stakeholders, ensuring every decision supports our strategic goals.

You’ll be the driving force that transforms technical ambition into successful real-world solutions. Strong leadership, exceptional communication skills and proven project management expertise will be your tools to inspire teams, overcome challenges and deliver results that make an impact. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, excel at bringing people together and want to lead projects that shape the future of performance engineering, this is your opportunity to make it happen.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Planning & Management: Develop comprehensive project plans, outlining scope, objectives, milestones, resources and budgets. Define success criteria and ensure alignment with stakeholders on project deliverables. Identify risks, dependencies, constraints and implement mitigation strategies.
• Team Leadership: Lead cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment on project goals and timelines. Assign responsibilities, monitor team performance and provide guidance to ensure efficiency. Foster collaboration and accountability across team members to meet project objectives. Collaborate closely, and in alignment, with the Project Technical Lead to plan, execute, control and monitor optimal project behaviours, activities and outcomes.
• Execution & Progress Monitoring: Oversee project execution, ensuring progress aligns with plans, schedules and budgets. Track and report on project performance using Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Address roadblocks and implement corrective actions to keep the project on track.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Act as the primary liaison between stakeholders, including clients, external partners, suppliers, management and team members. Facilitate regular project updates, meetings and reviews to ensure clear communication. Manage stakeholder expectations; balancing technical and business needs.
• Resource Management: Ensure optimal allocation of resources; including personnel, tools and materials. Coordinate with procurement and external vendors to meet project requirements. Monitor resource usage and adjust plans as needed to achieve project goals.
• Project Delivery & Closure: Ensure project deliverables meet quality standards and are completed on schedule and to budget. Conduct post-project evaluations to identify lessons learned and best practices. Archive all relevant project documentation and support closure of contractual agreements.

Essential Skills for this Role

• Clear strategic thinking and problem-solving under time pressure.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing requirements.
• Strong interpersonal skills for working with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• High attention to detail and focus on delivering results.
• Passion for performance, innovation and competition.

What we are looking for

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in a related field (e.g., Engineering, Project Management, Business). Proven experience leading significant and complex projects, preferably within an engineering or technical environment ideally with the performance powertrain development field. Strong knowledge and proven experience in project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid). High level of proficiency with project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira, Asana). Excellent organisational, communication and leadership skills. Certification in project management (e.g. PRINCE2) is preferred.

Desirable (not essential): Working knowledge of Japanese and/or French; enabling effective collaboration with our international teams and global stakeholders.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Career growth and training opportunities
• Company pension scheme
• Supportive and dynamic work environment

This is an excellent opportunity to join our team, working hours are Monday to Friday 8am – 4pm. Due to the location, we recommend applicants have access to their own vehicle. Competitive salary in line with experience and market rates, with full details provided at the point of initial contact. All applicants must have the legal right to work in the United Kingdom at the time of application. Please contact our Careers team to express your interest. We can’t wait to hear from you! To move forward with your application, please apply with your CV and cover letter.