Details:
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Location: Livingston West Lothian
- Date: 4 days ago
Description:
The Role
At our Livingston Design Centre, we are looking for a Senior Project Manager who thrives at the intersection of technical excellence and strategic business development. You won't just manage timelines; you will lead cross-functional teams through the full product development lifecycle, ensuring our customers’ most ambitious goals are met with precision.
Key Responsibilities
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* Complex Project Leadership: Manage customer expectations across the full value stream, navigating the challenges of product development; scope, budget, quality and risk management.
* Financial Excellence: Drive projects toward successful financial execution, utilizing advanced business systems to project revenue and opportunities accurately.
* Strategic Business Development: Contribute to the customer development process to win new business and cultivate long-term, repeat partnerships.
* People Leadership & Coaching: Mentor, guide, and support the career development of your team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.
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* Work-Sharing Advocacy: Drive collaboration across our international footprint by identifying strategic work-sharing opportunities. You’ll balance local project needs with the capabilities of our global teams, fostering a culture of knowledge exchange and leveraging our collective design expertise.
* Continuous Improvement: Act as a catalyst for change by constantly evaluating and improving processes. You will refine our operational frameworks to eliminate silos, increase efficiency, and elevate the standard of our global output.
Who You Are
You are a decisive problem-solver with a deep understanding of how products are realized. You excel in high-pressure environments and possess the negotiation skills to align diverse stakeholders.
Your Background:
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* Education: Bachelor’s Degree (required).
* Experience: 5+ years of related experience in engineering or project management (preferred).
* Technical Depth: A detailed understanding of at least one engineering discipline (e.g., analog, digital, mechanical, software, or PCB).
* Process Mastery: Extensive knowledge of product development and realization processes.
* Leadership: Strong team-building skills and the ability to lead cross-functional teams through demanding schedules