Project manager automotive capex

Part of a major international group, this organisation has recently won several significant new automotive contracts is seeking an additional Project Manager for a fixed 6 month duration to lead the NPI and commissioning process. Project Manager ndash; Automotive CapEx (6 month contract) Salary: to GBP80000 pro rata on fixed term contract OR GBP50ph (Umbrella rate inside IR35) Location: West Midlands based with travel to Europe (Spain of Germany) As a Project Manager you will be responsible for overseeing the successful execution of robotic automation production cells into production, managing customer projects from intake of process design, implementation, onsite build commissioning and customer acceptance / buy off. Duties: o Lead the management of designated projects, delivering agreed objectives including revenue, timing and deliverables, taking a project from conception to completion and escalate issues as they arise o Support initial feasibility reviews, validation of quotations and development of project budgets and timing for plant based activities. o Involved in the initial specification of project related equipment (e.g. Tooling, Assembly Equipment, Shop floor layouts etc.) o Act as primary point of contact to the customer related to the project o Achieving programme deliverables project cost and timing Progress reporting (internal external) o Follow the business process to realise programme delivery and identify areas of improvement Identify areas of change to work scope and control via change management Experience: You will already have significant experience in a Programme Manager or Project Manager capacity within the automotive industry, robotic automation or similar capital equipment systems integrator. o Proven ability to conduct high level customer interaction and communication o Setting up full development plans from concept to production with associated gateways/ KPI trackers, maintenance of timing and cost plans o Able to demonstrate successful project delivery of manufacturing CapEx projects ideally abroad o Engineering background with good understanding of automated production equipment tooling design and integration o Analytical with good judgement, commercial business sense and problem solving skills o Relation builder with good communications skills with both internal and external stakeholders o Structured worker with good time management and project management ability o Able to visit/ work from clients West Midlands facility and travel to customer sites in Europe The opportunity: This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Project Managers, Programme Manager or Senior Project Engineers to join a global automotive supplier who are both winning and quoting for significant new business. This position is been offered as a fixed term contract of employment, initially for a 6 month duration. Apply on-line or call Robert Wigley for a confidential discussion (url removed) Technical Network recruits Engineers and Managers for the automotive, aerospace, electrical / electronic technology, energy, engineering and manufacturing, with a portfolio of services including advertising search, permanent and contract recruitment services