Npd Project Manager - Washington, United Kingdom - Kelly Services

Kelly Services

Verified Company

Washington, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

NPD Project Manager:

Tyne and Wear_

Our client is one of the UKs leading Automotive Engineering companies and they are looking for a highly experienced Project Manager to come and join their team.

Main Purpose of Role:

Key Activities:

_Planning_,

Define and negotiate project work scope, deliverables and global project timing and price, including milestones and gateways, with the customer
Provide understanding of customer processes that will be followed during the program, and plan project activities to suit
Agree project team members with Function Heads

_Project Delivery_

Implement latest Project Management processes and tools. Develop existing processes as required
Define responsibilities and objectives of other team members
Monitor the implementation of latest Functional processes and procedures throughout the project
Coordinate activities between Sections to achieve project deliverables and milestones to the agreed plan
Plan and reforecast as necessary, resource form Functions to achieve project deliverables, milestones, invoicing & margin
Ensure customer requirements are met, and if necessary, where work scope is not within agreed scope, raise PCR to secure additional funding form customer
Agree changes in project work scope with customer and Head of Projects
Organise and facilitate internal and external Project Meetings in line with latest PM processes
Coordinate and attend customer Project Status meetings. Coordinate external project status reports
Lead internal Gateway reviews
Lead project close out meetings and reviews
Develop and inform relevant Sales Team on new and continuation business opportunities with the customer

Education/Qualifications Required:

Honours Degree in an appropriate engineering discipline
Professional engineering qualification such as CEng with IMechE, IEE or similar is desirable
Professional project management qualification such as APM, ILM

Experience Required:

At least 10 years experience in relevant industry
Electric motors, transmissions and/or power electronics is ideal
Highly dynamic or rotating machines is desirable
Automotive, commercial vehicles or rail sectors is desirable especially within powertrain systems
Working with APQP, Product Development and ISO9001 processes
Leading cross functional technical and commercial teams with successful outcomes

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