Technical Project Manager

Glen Callum Associates
Epsom
1 year ago
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We want to immediately hire aProject Manager / Technical Project Managerwith experience of takingtechnical projectsfrom conception to production. You will need experience inNPI,OEMandTier 1 manufacturingand will ideally have anElectro Mechanical,ElectronicsorDesignbackground,

AsProject Managerfor this role, you will ideally come from atechnical backgroundand have experience of working in anengineering,manufacturing,electronics,electrical, automotive,aerospace,agricultural vehicle/machineryorOff Highway vehicleormedical equipmentsector.

Business & Global Reach:

The business is an established market leader within its field, coveringOEM,Retro-Fit/Aftermarketsectors, leading innovation for product design and development for lifesaving products to optimise vehicle safety, operating globally across multiple countries.

Target Experience:

Our ideal candidate will have a very good understanding ofManaging NPI Projectswithin majortechnical sectorsand have the ability to lead / head up multiple projects and build relationships with colleagues and customers.

Ideally located – Kent, Greenwich, Crawley, Biggin Hill, Hornchurch, Upminster, Romford, Brentwood, Laindon, Dagenham, Surrey Quays, Rochester, Basildon, Ilford, Dartford, Gillingham, Bromley, Greenwich, Croydon, Sevenoaks, Orpington, Epsom

Salary – Circa £45k – £65k DOE plus bonus + Car / Allowance + Pension (up to 5%) + Private Medical +Eye Care Vouchers + Employee Assistance Program + 25 days Hols exc BH (Holiday entitlement increases by 1 day every 2 years) + Hybrid working

Key Skills:

Minimum2 to 3 yearsNPIProject Managementexperience. Must be able to manage projects from cradle to grave. Have atechnical background– IdeallyElectronics,Mechanical,Electro Mechanical,Design.Must understand the production life cycle.Lead engineering teamsand be able to liaise and support other departments. Have an understanding and knowledge of working with and supportingOEMandTier 1 customers. Be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. Have the skill to build internal and external relationships. Self-motivated and able to work independently. Be a confident communicator – written and verbal.BTEC, HNC/City & Guildsor equivalentin engineeringorscience discipline. Solid PC user within key Microsoft applications.

The Next Step:

To express an interest in this role, please call Robert Cox of Glen Callum Associates Ltd for an initial confidential chat on 00 44 (0) 7398 204832 or email with your CV detailing how your experience meets with the above.

Job Ref: 4121RCA – Technical Project Manager

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