Project Manager

Project Manager

Location - Sandwich, Kent

Salary - Highly competitive depending on experience

Hours - 9 am - 5 pm, 9-day fortnight (every other Friday is a non-working day)

Benefits - Profit sharing scheme, rewards and recognition, and more!

Permanent

Can you demonstrate experience in a relevant Engineering discipline (mechanical, electro-optics, software, systems architecture?

Have you a proven track record in project management within that Engineering discipline?

Our client is a very well-established precision engineering manufacturer whose core products are supplied to more than 50 countries. They manufacture and supply an extensive range of cutting-edge precision technology directly to end users and offer a comprehensive capability as a prime supplier. They are currently looking for a Project Manager to join their expanding team working at their great manufacturing facility in Sandwich, Kent.

Responsibilities

• Plan and accomplish goals and meet objectives; think and act correctly on your initiative.
• Prepare cost and price build-up analysis using data in the company's MRP and cost models
• Assist in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant internal stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility
• Coordinate with other departments to ensure all aspects of each project are compatible
• Liaise with operations for lead time estimates and production schedule updates for customers.
• Coordinate internal business resources and third parties (vendors, supply chain, etc) for the
• successful execution and delivery of multiple projects
• Ensure that all projects are delivered on time, within budget and scope
• Develop a detailed project plan to monitor and track progress
• Measure performance using appropriate project management tools and techniques
• Perform risk management to minimise potential risks
• Establish and maintain relationships with third parties/vendors
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation
• Delegate appropriate project tasks effectively based on team members' strengths, skill, knowledge and experience (SKE) levels

Skills and Experience

• Must have demonstrable experience in a relevant Engineering discipline (mechanical, electro-optics, software, systems architecture, etc)
• A good track record in project management within that Engineering discipline
• Possess excellent client-facing and internal communication skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential for the role
• Have solid organisational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skills
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office software
• Project Management Professional (PMP) / PRINCE II certification is highly desirable
• Budget Management & Cost Control experience
• Risk Management & Mitigation experience in a similar role
• Leadership of interdisciplinary Project Teams
• Negotiation & Critical thinking skills
• Must have Problem Solving & Analytical Skills

To find out more about the position, please apply and we will be in touch to discuss the role in more detail.

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