Project Manager

Description:

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