Project Manager

at  Cosworth

Job Description:
We are looking for a Project Manager to join our rapidly expanding Project Management Team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the management of electronic/software projects for Motorsport and Automotive markets.

• Provide strong input into project tendering and estimating. · Create and monitor project plans.
• Manage and plan project change requests.
• Facilitate/chair project status reviews.
• Facilitate/chair technical project meetings.
• Identify & manage project risks and issues.
• Communicate project status to stake holders and project portfolio board.
• Manage key stakeholder and client relationships.
• Manage key suppliers, including contracts and negotiations.
• Act as a primary point of contact for project teams and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance to both client & company procedures and specifications.
• Consider the health and safety, environmental and energy impact of all activities.
• Support the Company’s compliance with the Data Protection Act 2018, following policy and best practice.
• Consider the health and safety, environmental and energy impact of all activities.
• Support the Company’s compliance with the Data Protection Act 2018, following policy and best practice.

Candidate Profile:

• Ideally Degree qualified in electronics/software engineering (or equivalent), with a successful track record managing electronic/software engineering projects.
• A formal project management qualification, such as APM/PRINCE2 is preferred.
• Proven ability to lead teams and manage subcontractors.
• Experience/knowledge of the project management aspects of ASPICE.
• Able to apply project management techniques to support both waterfall and agile development methodologies.
• IT Literate and fully proficient using Microsoft Office and Sharepoint.
• Proficient user of Microsoft Project for planning, budgeting and reporting.