Project Coodinator

TN United Kingdom; Royal Leamington Spa; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a skilled Project Manager to lead automotive projects in a dynamic environment. You will be responsible for planning and executing project delivery while managing cross-functional teams to ensure quality, cost, and time controls. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence technological advancements and work directly with customers, showcasing your leadership and problem-solving skills. Join a forward-thinking company that values teamwork and innovation, and take your career to the next level in a supportive and globally connected atmosphere.

Benefits

Health cash plan after probation

Qualifications

• Experience in project management within the automotive industry is preferred.
• Proven people management skills in a matrix organization.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for planning, executing, and controlling project delivery.
• Coordinate with technical design resources to achieve project goals.

Skills

Project Management

Risk Management

Task Management

Leadership Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Communication Skills

Strategic Thinking

Education

Degree in a relevant field

Tools

MS Project

MS Office

Job description

Location: Leamington Spa
Reference code: 20220621PC

Area: Program Management Office (PMO)

Who we are:

Working together, growing together, creating new things together: EDAG connects people and the future. Company and workforce share the same vision. EDAG Engineering Limited is part of the largest independent German consultancy in the UK. With a familiar atmosphere and at the same time the potential of a global world-class development company, you‘ll go your own way in your career at a high level – nationally and internationally.

• Reporting to the Head of Vehicle Engineering, you will be accountable for planning, executing, and controlling project delivery.
• Skilled in Risk and Task management of a cross-functional engineering team, within Quality, Cost, and Time controls.
• Proficient in the use of Project Management tools, metrics, and schedules.
• Act as the key interface between EDAG and the customer(s) with professional communication skills to present and interact.
• Conduct regular reviews and reporting of project performance (KPIs) at steering committees, project reviews, etc.
• Coordinate with technical design/engineering resources to achieve project goals.
• Prepare customer quotations, calculations, budget planning, and resource allocation.
• Coordinate cross-functional reviews for technical issue resolution (e.g., Ishikawa, Root Cause Analysis, 5 Whys).
• Serve as the interface for all functions within the project team.
• Demonstrate EDAG's reputation by working directly and seamlessly with customers.
• Other tasks as assigned by your manager.

Please note this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship to work in the UK.

Requirements

• Degree in a relevant field.
• Project Management experience in the automotive industry is preferred.
• Effective leadership, organizational, and teamwork skills in a global environment.
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strategic thinking and a desire to push technological boundaries.
• Effective problem-solving skills.
• High analytical ability for complex and unusual problems.
• Proven people management within a matrix organization.
• Ability to influence technical direction.
• Experience in managing planning, financials, and reporting.
• Proficiency in MS Project and MS Office.
• Willingness to travel to customer and supplier locations as required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English; German is a plus.
• Health cash plan available following successful probation.