Project Manager

Location: Leamington Spa

Area: Program Management Office (PMO)

Who we are:

Working together, growing together, creating new things together: EDAG connects people and the future. Company and workforce share the same vision. EDAG Engineering Limited is part of the largest independent German consultancy in the UK. With a familiar atmosphere and at the same time the potential of a global world-class development company. You‘ll go your own way in your career at a high level – nationally and internationally.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Reporting to the Head of Vehicle Engineering, you will have accountability in planning, executing and controlling project delivery.
• Will be skilled in both Risk and Task management of a cross-functional engineering team, within Quality, Cost and Time controls.
• Be conversant in the use of Project Management tools, metrics and schedules.
• Act as the key interface between EDAG and the customer(s) with professional communication skills to be able to present and interact.
• Regular reviews and reporting of project performance (KPIs) at steering committees, project reviews, etc.
• Direct and liaise with technical design/ engineering resource to achieve project goals.
• Lead customer quotations, calculations, budget phasing and resource planning in fields of application.
• Coordinate cross-functional reviews for the resolution of technical issues. (Ishikawa, Root Cause Analysis, 5 Whys).
• Provide interface for all functions within the project team.
• Demonstrate EDAG’s excellent reputation via working directly and seamlessly with customers.
• Other tasks as assigned by your manager.

Requirements

• Degree educated in relevant field. ECUK registration would be beneficial.
• Six Sigma Black or Green belt qualified or similar qualifications.
• Extensive Project Management experience in automotive industry is preferred.
• Effective leadership, organisational and teamwork skills in a global team environment.
• Ability to handle responsibility of delivering multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strategic thinker, looking to push technological boundaries.
• Broad technical knowledge - Strong vehicle engineering experience.
• Effective in solving problems, driving unique value for clients through awareness of market trends.
• Automotive Product Development Processes (v-model).
• High level of analytical ability, where problems are unusual and difficult.
• Proven people management and project leadership within a matrix organization.
• Able to influence strategic and technical direction.
• Able to manage and maintain the planning, financials and reporting out regularly.
• MS-Project and MS-Office proficiency.
• Willingness to travel to customer and supplier locations when required (National, International).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, with German as a plus.

Benefits

• Health cash plan, following successful probation
• Pension plans
• Hybrid working
• 25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays
• Generous absence cover