Senior Project Manager (Fixed-Term)

YASA Limited.; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive company in the UK seeks an experienced Project Manager to oversee large-scale motor projects. The ideal candidate should possess significant experience in project management within the automotive sector, demonstrating engineering capabilities in electrical or mechanical disciplines. Responsibilities include leading cross-functional teams, managing customer interfaces, and ensuring timely delivery of projects. This position offers a 12-month fixed-term contract with a focus on innovative electric motor technology.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a lead project management role within the automotive industry.
• Demonstrated engineering ability in electrical or mechanical discipline.
• Experience managing OEM customers with clear understanding of costs and quality.

Responsibilities

• Act as the technical and project interface to key customers.
• Oversee project plans using MS Project until completion.
• Identify project risk areas and develop mitigating actions.

Skills

Project management in automotive

Electrical engineering

Mechanical engineering

MS Project proficiency

Cross-functional team leadership

Analytical problem-solving

Negotiation skills

UK driving licence

Job description

Summary

YASA is looking for an experienced Project Manager, to be responsible for managing the development and completion of large-scale project plans for multiple customers. You will be providing 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 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, a mindset that exists from early-stage R&D projects through to manufacturing optimisation. We stay true to the freedom and flexibility that drove our success as a start-up, alongside having the stability, security, and roadmap of an established organisation.

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 ensuring 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 any 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 members of key suppliers on timing costs, APQP, PPAP and delivery requirements
• Work 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, we believe 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 track record of successful project delivery from concept to J1+90 and clear understanding of requirements through 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.
• Demonstrated ability to highlight process weaknesses and implement changes.
• Experienced in the use of MS Project and practical project/risk management techniques.
• Proven track 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 that diversity of thought, and experience is a key driver of innovation. Research shows that while men apply to jobs if they meet ~60% of criteria, women and those in traditionally underrepresented groups tend to only apply if they check all boxes. So if you think you have what it takes but don’t meet every single point, please still get in touch. We’d love to have an initial chat and see if you could add value.

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