Part of a major international group, this organisation is investing significantly in upgrades to its modern manufacturing facility and is looking to hire an experienced Project Manager for a fixed term contract duration to lead high value capital projects, specifically further upgrades to factory automation and robotic systems integration.
Programme Manager – Automotive CapEx
Salary: £80-90,000 pro rata (18‑24 month Fixed Term Contract)
Location: West Midlands (commutable from Wolverhampton, Bridgnorth, Stafford, Walsall, Telford, Shrewsbury)
As a Senior Programme Manager you will be responsible for overseeing successful execution of multiple turnkey automation projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget and to customer technical specifications.
Duties
* Lead the management of designated projects, delivering agreed objectives including revenue, timing and deliverables, taking a project from conception to completion and escalating issues as they arise.
* Support initial feasibility reviews, validate quotations and develop project budgets and timing for plant activities.
* Develop and maintain project plans, timescales and budgets leading to successful completion and buy‑off.
* Follow the business process to realise programme delivery and identify areas of change to work scope and control via the change‑management process.
Experience
You will already have significant experience in a Programme Manager or Project Manager capacity gained within the industrial control systems & automation, robotic application or automotive OEM facilities.
* Proven ability to lead and motivate cross‑functional teams delivering high value turnkey projects.
* Setting up full development plans from concept to production with associated gateways / KPI trackers, maintenance of timing and cost plans.
* Knowledge of complex manufacturing automation – PLC/HMI control systems, MES, AGV/AMR robotic and tooling used in automotive / high‑volume manufacturing processes such as BIW welded assemblies, product assembly & test, powertrain assembly, EV / battery tray build etc.
* Analytical with good judgement, commercial business sense and problem solving skills.
* Relationship builder with good communication skills with internal and external stakeholders.
* Structured worker with good time management and project management ability.
* Able to travel to Europe on occasion.
Opportunity
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Project Manager, Programme Manager or Engineering Manager who can demonstrate significant CAPEX experience.
In return our client is offering an excellent salary and benefits package.
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