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About the role:
A vacancy has arisen for a Senior Project Manager to join the JCB Propulsion New Product delivery team at JCB Transmissions on a fixed term contract. Reporting to the Product Manager - Propulsion, the successful candidate will join a dynamic team with a strong focus on new product development to support the growth of the business and market share. You’ll play a key role in the delivery of a number of ambitious and exciting programs, which will provide new products and major upgrades in support of our growth plans.
What does this role involve day to day?
•You’ll facilitate the project team in achieving the project delivery plan, report progress and manage risk.
•You’ll ensure the cross functional project teams achieve their deliverables.
•You’ll ensure new products are introduced in accordance with the current JCB New Product Introduction Process (NPIP).
•You’ll maintain and track Project Plans and Project Metrics including project parts trackers, PCM's, etc.
•Provide clear communication to all areas of the business on the project status.
•You’ll work alongside the engineering, purchasing, manufacturing engineering and finance teams to maintain and develop the project cost tracking documents that support the project financials.
•You’ll maintain, track and report finance status of the project (BOMs, pricing, etc.)
•You’ll be responsible for the preparation of project gate documents.
This will be suited to you if…
•You’re self-motivated, flexible and have a keen sense of urgency and a desire to achieve results.
•You have high levels of attention to detail and good numeracy skills
•Ability to communicate at all levels across the business.
•Ability to motivate and influence a team with an ability to set and deliver demanding objectives for self and team.
•You have experience of a new product introduction environment.
•You’re proficient with a full suite of Microsoft office applications (including MS Project), with advanced excel skills.
•You’re familiar with New Product Introduction Processes.
What happens next?
Ordinarily, our Resourcing Team reviews and shortlists CVs. If shortlisted, you’ll speak to one of our Recruiters to discuss the role further. Our interview process usually consists of an initial team’s interview followed by an in-person interview. We’ll keep in touch throughout the process but if you have any questions, please get in touch at recruitment@
What’s in it for you?
This is your chance to join a company that values expertise not only in rewards but also in real employee care. At JCB you don’t just get a competitive salary, 33 days’ holiday and access to our company pension—you can also use our onsite gym, in-house doctor and dentist. We have an ULEV car scheme available for our employees too. Then there’s the JCB Rewards Hub, which gives you discounts with high street retailers. Feel like biking to work? There’s our Cycle to Work Scheme.
We value diversity and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.
We’re committed to ensuring our recruitment process is fair and inclusive. If you face any accessibility challenges with your online application and require additional support, you have the option of speaking to a member of our Recruitment Team who can support you to complete an application in an alternative format. If you would benefit from this support, please email recruitment@, and a member of the team will be in touch.
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