Overview
Part of a major international group, this organisation is investing significantly in upgrades to its modern manufacturing facility and is seeking to hire an experienced Project Manager for a fixed term contract to lead a number of high value capital projects, specifically additional upgrades to factory automation and robotic systems integration. Location: West Midlands (commutable from Wolverhampton, Bridgnorth, Stafford, Walsall, Telford, Shrewsbury areas).
Programme Manager: Automotive CapEx. Salary: pro rata (18:24 month Fixed Term Contract).
Responsibilities
* 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, validation of quotations and development of project budgets and timing for plant based 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 change management process
Experience / Qualifications
* You will already have significant experience in a Programme Manager or Project Manager capacity gained within the industrial control systems and 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 utilised in automotive / high volume manufacturing processes such as BIW welded assemblies, product assembly and test, powertrain assembly, EV/battery tray build etc
* Analytical with good judgement, commercial business sense and problem solving skills
* Relation builder with good communications skills with both internal and external stakeholders
* Structured worker with good time management and project management ability
* Able to travel to Europe on occasion
The Opportunity
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Project Manager, Programme Manager or Engineering Manager who can demonstrate significant CAPEX experience.
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