Project Delivery Lead

Gerrell & Hard Ltd.; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive consultancy is seeking a Project Delivery Lead in the UK to oversee and advocate for successful technical and commercial outcomes in Connected and Automated Mobility projects. Responsibilities include managing high-impact R&D projects, engaging with stakeholders, and ensuring effective project delivery. The ideal candidate will have extensive engineering experience and project management expertise within automotive manufacturing, with excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable engineering experience in ADAS development, Power Electronics, Robotics, and Automotive Electrical Engineering.
• Demonstrable experience in technical project management ideally within the automotive sector.
• Experience with risk management, technical leadership, and quality assurance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a variety of high-impact R&D projects throughout their lifecycle.
• Champion successful technical outcomes across partner organisations.
• Deliver timely and accurate reporting on project performance.

Skills

ADAS development

Power Electronics

Robotics

Automotive Electrical Engineering

Machine Learning

Cyber security

Tools

Microsoft Office

Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tools

Job description

My client is searching for a Project Delivery Lead to join the business on a permanent basis.

Responsible for overseeing and advocating the delivery of successful technical and commercial Connected and Automated Mobility (CAM) project outcomes in the automotive manufacturing sector, with a strong emphasis on technical knowledge and Product Development. Be a key liaison between the company and consortium partners, stakeholders and industry experts driving growth, mentoring and guiding organisations to ensure successful delivery of high-impact R&D and capital projects that are transforming the future of automotive manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities

Project Management & Stakeholder Relations

• Lead and support a variety of high-impact R&D and capital projects throughout their lifecycle, from bid phase to successful conclusion
• Build and maintain strong relationships with consortium partners, project stakeholders, and industry collaborators
• Actively engage with key figures across the automotive sector and academic institutions to strengthen networks and increase capability

Advocacy and Leadership

• Champion successful technical and commercial outcomes across all partner organisations into APC/Zenzic and wider stakeholder groups
• Represent the team in both formal and informal partner meetings, leading discussions and delivering presentations as required

Project Reporting and Risk Management

• Deliver timely and accurate reporting on project performance, highlighting critical success factors and potential dependencies, risks and technical challenges
• Interpret and contribute to detailed financial forecasts, across your projects for in year budget reporting

Person Specification – Experience, Knowledge and Skills

• Demonstrable engineering experience in some of the following, ADAS development, E‑Machines, Power Electronics, Robotics, Automotive Electrical Engineering. Automotive Embedded and Software. Electronic system engineering, Machine Learning. Software Over The Air (SOTA), Firmware Over the Air (FOTA), Cyber security
• Demonstrable experience in technical project management or technical leadership ideally within the automotive or advanced manufacturing sectors
• Experience with risk management, technical leadership and quality assurance
• Proven track record of successful delivery in Product Development or Research & Development (R&D) environments
• Excellent problem-solving, critical thinking and stakeholder communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and familiarity with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tools
• Willingness to travel to support partner engagement and project delivery