Senior Project Manager (Fixed-Term) in Oxford

Summary

YASA is looking for an experienced Project Manager, responsible for managing the development and completion of large-scale project plans for multiple customers. You will act as the bridge between the customer and internal engineering and cross‑functional teams, ensuring projects are on time, on budget and within scope delivery. This role is for a 12‑month fixed term period.

About YASA

YASA, a Mercedes‑Benz group company, is leading the way in the EV motor revolution with our patented and unique axial‑flux technology. Our motor is more powerful, lighter and smaller than our competitors. Our spirit of innovation drives us to continually explore and test new technologies, from early‑stage R&D through to manufacturing optimisation.

What You’ll Do

• Act as the prime technical and project interface to key YASA customers for large‑scale motor and motor controller projects.
• Oversee the generation of realistic, achievable project plans using MS Project and ensure they are driven through to completion.
• Identify key project and product risk areas; track and develop mitigating actions for teams.
• Ensure design and project best practices are followed; identify gaps and develop processes as the company grows.
• Work closely and effectively with cross‑functional teams to ensure successful project delivery.
• Facilitate discussions with key suppliers on timing, costs, APQP, PPAP and delivery requirements.
• Collaborate with the Sales Team to realise technical opportunities with developing customers.
• Provide updates to management on the state of projects and develop action plans to resolve issues.
• Ensure development, procurement, assembly and delivery meet project timings.
• Motivate and drive internal teams by setting goals and direction.

To Succeed In This Role, You’ll Need

• Proven experience working in the automotive industry in a lead project‑management role.
• Demonstrated track record of engineering ability in an electrical or mechanical discipline.
• Proven record of successful project delivery from concept to J1+90 and clear understanding of requirements through the entire project lifecycle.
• Experience managing OEM customers both technically and commercially to ensure costs, delivery and quality are clear at all times.
• Good awareness of best‑practice development processes, requirements and expectations.
• Ability to highlight process weaknesses and implement changes.
• Experience with MS Project and practical project/risk‑management techniques.
• Proven record leading cross‑functional teams in a matrix‑leadership organisation.
• Instinctive problem‑solving skills coupled with a sound analytical approach.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, practiced in negotiation and presentations.
• UK driving licence and ability to travel.

Our mission is to lead the design and delivery of the best electric motor technology available. We believe diversity of thought and experience is a key driver of innovation.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Project Management and Information Technology

Industries

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing