Project Manager

Our client, a prominent player in the automotive sector, is currently seeking four experienced Project Managers to drive a high-profile Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) programme. These positions are offered on a contract basis, reflecting the critical nature and ambitious milestones of the project. The role involves hybrid working with two days on-site each week.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, managing critical paths and resource allocation effectively.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure project tasks and deliverables are well-documented and prioritised.
• Engage stakeholders actively to achieve plan delivery and escalate issues as necessary.
• Communicate project progress through regular updates and comprehensive reports.
• Ensure deliverables meet quality standards and are approved by relevant stakeholders.
• Facilitate post-project reviews to capture lessons learned and best practices.
• Ensure governance forum inputs/outputs align with programme standards and manage project risks and issues proactively.
• Implement the programme change control approach across the workstream and manage change requests diligently.

Job Requirements:

• Proficient in Agile Project Management and holding PRINCE 2 certification or equivalent.
• Demonstrable experience in a prominent Project Manager role within complex, multi-workstream programmes.
• Extensive experience in delivering large-scale IT infrastructure, networking, and comms projects, particularly in industrial factory system environments.
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and quality assurance best practices.
• Ability to lead teams, influence stakeholders, and convey complex information clearly.
• Aptitude for identifying risks, creating mitigation strategies, and making informed decisions.
• Deep knowledge of project methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid) and a programme-level perspective to align project efforts with overarching goals.
• Experience in matrix management of resources, including third-party suppliers.

If you are a seasoned IT Project Manager with a background in manufacturing and significant experience in delivering large-scale infrastructure projects, we invite you to apply. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a critical and fast-paced programme within the automotive sector. Apply now to join our client's dynamic team and help drive the successful delivery of their BEV programme.