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Project Manager (Vehicle Prototype), Crewe
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Location:
Crewe, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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Yes
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Job Reference:
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Job Views:
46
Posted:
25.06.2025
Expiry Date:
09.08.2025
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Job Description:
Role
Adecco working in partnership with Bentley Motors, are seeking an Engineer for Prototype & Workshop Planning. Reporting to the Functional Manager, the successful candidate will be empowered and responsible for end-to-end planning and delivery of R&D development vehicle build and vehicle update projects.
Key responsibilities include:
* Defining, planning and steering the project.
* Creating plans and agreeing the delivery model.
* Identifying and managing the risks.
* Allocating and securing resource commitments.
* Monitoring and tracking the project's progress.
* Solving the problems that interfere with progress.
* Controlling costs within approved budget.
* Leading the project team.
* Informing stakeholders and senior management of progress up to HoD and Director level.
* Delivering the project deliverables and benefits on time.
* Understanding the overall strategic and tactical demand to contribute to the 'Workshop Demand' and 'Strategic Portfolio Management' reviews to propose and agree in-house or outsourced builds.
* Assist in the delivery of the department's technology roadmap (e.g. system solutions for project planning and delivery)
About the Person The successful colleague will be from an Engineering and/or Project planning role. You will demonstrate:
* Exhibit knowledge of project management principles.
* Understanding of all vehicle components & their packaging requirements including hybrid and EV powertrains.
* ability to plan strategically and tactically to meet customer demand.
* Understanding of Engineering, Production, LQC processes, in order to support a variety of build activities.
* Exhibit excellent problem-solving techniques.
* An understanding of rapid manufacturing techniques to support Prototype Builds & Workshops requirements.
* An understanding of the Prototype Build & Press car preparation is advantageous.
* Highly organised with demonstrable self-management, prioritisation, and delivery of complex tasks.
* ability to work within a team - able to work effectively leading a cross-functional team, at both Brand & Group level.
* Communication, preparation and presentation to senior management levels.
The Function
The Whole Vehicle Prototype & Workshops Planning team is responsible for the Development of the Strategic & Tactical plans that deliver all Prototypes / Simulators / Press / Media vehicles & development activities. The agreed plans ensure delivery to customer expectations are met using In-house and external resources.
The objective of the Prototype & Workshops Planning team is to understand the Global business demand, create and agree the delivery model and identify & resolve all risks that may affect the delivery to commitments agreed with the customer.
The team succeeds by understanding the customer needs, translating the needs into in-house and external build plans & building strong working relationships with the Engineering Functions and our Group Platform partners. The function offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic role that combines planning and technical expertise, business and customer requirements.
Note - if you do not hear back within 48 hours of applying, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion
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