We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the end-to-end delivery of complex vehicle projects, from concept through to launch. You will operate within a structured product development environment, ensuring delivery against quality, cost and timing targets while working across multiple functions.
This role requires an agile and highly organised individual who can manage multiple stakeholders, adapt to changing priorities and act as a professional ambassador across the wider business.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the end-to-end delivery of bespoke and special vehicle programmes in line with defined product development processes
* Line manage junior PMO members where appropriate, ensuring best practice project management methodologies
* Act as the primary PMO contact for special and heritage vehicle projects
* Build and lead high-performing, cross-functional teams and hold stakeholders accountable to agreed milestones
* Interface between operational teams and central brand, marketing and corporate functions
* Manage project budgets, spend profiles, risks and issues, acting as the escalation point where required
* Chair project meetings and drive cross-functional actions to meet programme timings
* Create and maintain detailed timing plans for complex, multi-stream projects
* Liaise at Director and senior stakeholder level, preparing and presenting materials for project reviews
* Support system and component design, development, release and validation with functional experts
* Assess and document the cost, risk and impact of specification changes
* Ensure adherence to project governance, lead gateway activities and promote continuous improvement
* Produce and present regular project status reports to senior management
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
* Degree qualified in Management Engineering, Automotive Engineering or similar (desirable)
* Strong knowledge of programme and project management tools and methodologies
* Experience delivering high-complexity products in a multidisciplinary environment (Automotive preferred; aerospace, defence or rail also considered)
* Proven track record of delivering projects within a structured product development lifecycle
* Analytical, data-driven approach with experience in problem solving and root cause analysis
* Strong planning capability across multiple concurrent projects
* Advanced MS Excel skills and strong presentation and reporting capability
* Good understanding of financial and quality metrics
Personal Attributes
* Passion for high-performance or luxury products
* Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills
* Excellent organisational and communication abilities
* Proactive, delivery-focused and comfortable working independently
* Able to perform under pressure and to demanding deadlines
* Adaptable, resilient and comfortable in fast-paced environments
* Collaborative team player with the ability to build relationships at all levels
* Meticulous attention to detail
To comply with current legislation, right to work checks will be carried out to ensure candidates are eligible to work in the UK. Regretfully, we are unable to support applications that require sponsorship.
If you would like to apply for the Project Manager position or require further information, please contact:
Leanne Eaton
Leanne.Eaton@expleogroup.com