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PI Propulsion Planner

Contechs Consulting
Coventry
1 week ago
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PI Propulsion Planner

9-month initial contract (until end of Mar.)

Hybrid working - Whitley (3 days per week onsite, across Midlands sites)

£27.21 per hour (Inside IR35), 40 hours per week

Applicants MUST have proof of immediate, on-going and valid eligibility to work full time in the UK and travel within the EU.

About the company

I am currently recruiting on behalf of an automotive OEM, based in Whitley, who are seeking a PI Propulsion Planner to join their team

Job Description

As PI Propulsion Planner, your main responsibilities are:

Responsible for ensuring the timely delivery of accurate configured bills of materials
Support of vehicle line & architecture PCDS milestones, for multiple model years
You will need to develop plans and co-ordinate the actions of the relevant teams
Support both virtual and physical builds.
The role is hybrid once fully trained and competent.

Qualifications / Skills needed

Using Project Management skills, to generate and manage project delivery plans.
Understanding programme scope and comprehensive change management skills.
Stakeholder management and negotiation to ensure priorities met
Must have good, strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence people
Excellent problem solving & logic reasoning skills - a test will be required to be passed pre interview.

Why work through Contechs?

Contechs is a leading Automotive, Design, Engineering, Technology and Innovation Recruitment Consultancy. Founded in 1997, with an inhouse Contractor Care Team to support all external employees, acts as an employment agency for permanent and contract recruitment.

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