Automotive Project Manager: Delivery, Risks & Governance

Contechs; Warwick; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An automotive OEM is seeking a Project Manager to support programme delivery in Warwick, England. The role requires managing risks and coordinating activities while ensuring clear cross-functional collaboration. Ideal candidates will have project management experience, particularly in transformation programmes, excellent communication skills, and proficiency with tools like JIRA and Confluence. This is a contract position with opportunities to work on exciting automotive industry projects.

Qualifications

• MUST have proof of immediate, ongoing and valid eligibility to work full time in the UK.
• Proven experience in project management within transformation or system integration programmes.
• Ability to manage ambiguity and shifting priorities.

Responsibilities

• Support the end-to-end programme delivery plan to ensure milestones are met.
• Coordinate activities with the Programme Manager.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration across teams.
• Track and manage risks, issues, and dependencies.
• Establish and run programme governance meetings.

Skills

Experience in automotive, digital, or customer experience domains

Proven experience in project management

Strong delivery mindset

Excellent senior stakeholder management and communication skills

Familiarity with organisation design, change management, and CEX strategy

Proficiency in project tools (e.g., JIRA, Confluence)

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

An automotive OEM is seeking a Project Manager to support programme delivery in Warwick, England. The role requires managing risks and coordinating activities while ensuring clear cross-functional collaboration. Ideal candidates will have project management experience, particularly in transformation programmes, excellent communication skills, and proficiency with tools like JIRA and Confluence. This is a contract position with opportunities to work on exciting automotive industry projects.