Solution Design Manager in Basingstoke

Solution Design Manager page is loaded## Solution Design Managerremote type: Remotelocations: Basingstoke, United Kingdomtime type: Full timeposted on: Slået op i dagjob requisition id: JR-0097414The primary focus of this role is to identify all technical elements in the offer. The main deliverables are a design of the best technical concept, a corresponding cost price calculation and project schedule. With good understanding of typical capital investment topics, such as identifying business cases & ROI. Go/No Go and Bid/No Bid decisions, T&C's, Contract Management, etc. Whilst based from home, this role will require a high degree of autonomy and travel, mainly in the UK&I but with some European travel to visit factories and reference sites.# **Det tilbyder vi:**Accountable for the Portfolio of Projects in the UK&I for STILL and LMH (use of internal reporting tools; eg. Sharepoint, KIRA, STRATOS, Automation Planner / Flowplan)**1. Management of the team**- Capacity management for direct reports- Coaching and development of direct report/s- Ensure 100% compliance of all core HR processes- Identify opportunities to expand/ extend business, and exceptionally serving the client- Drive strong communications within and outside of the department, to allow for team and individual continuous improvement, collaborating with other senior management to formulate strategy and direction- Take responsibility for budget and forecast preparation ensuring tight control and monitoring- Ensure compliance with local and international laws, GDPR for example**2. Engineering & Design**- Support Sales in the offer phase. This includes the validation of the budget cost of PMs, Planner, Simulations, the planning proposed by Sales & SD and review of the scope of the project- Development of customers' and application specific logistic concepts to set up automated guided vehicles (AGV), AMR and any KION Automated solution- Focus on risk and opportunity management and mitigation plans. Prepare escalation reporting and decision papers to the Sales Directors & Leadership Team- Analysis and planning of the end to end processes in consideration of complex solution requirements (Product- and service requests)**3. Simulations**- Support Sales (LMH and STILL) in simulations (3D) including manual FLT, conveyors, etc.- Liaise with HQ for specific simulations (on large projects as an example)- Ensure that customer meeting support are provided**4. Communication skills**- Co-ordinate and project manage all parties involved in the bid process to ensure everyone is aware of the level of contribution expected of them and the set deadlines - Liaising with wide variety of internal resources in order to collate relevant information to ensure a high-quality bid.- Organise and attend bid kick off meetings (handover to Project management & customer realisation)- Supporting Project Managers post sale- Technical support of our Logistic-Distribution Engineers regarding AGV / AMR projects for STILL & Linde- Elaboration and mentoring of the coordination with customers regarding technical and final offers- Liaising with the factory on special requirements and applications- Communication with Sales Directors (LMH & STILL) is key for simulations**6. Market survey**- Develop win themes and USPs- Conduct local area research, develop competitor intelligence and market analysis- Supporting proof of concept demonstrations**7. Safety & regulations**- Work with and understand all relevant regulations and ensuring all HSE requirements are met within the proposal# **Om dig:*** + - * + - Bachelor, Master or Diploma degree in engineering, computer science, logistics or similar education. A candidate with the relevant industry experience would be considered* IT Skill required including AutoCAD* Interest in complex technical interrelations* Experience with industrial or logistic projects preferred* Good communication skills in English, further languages preferred* Willingness to travel* International mindset* Structured and solution-oriented working method* Full driving license #J-18808-Ljbffr