Project Manager

MSX International; Basildon; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global service provider is seeking a highly skilled Project Manager to oversee governance and operational scaling. Ideal candidates will possess strong project management competencies with a background in vehicle telematics. Responsibilities include coordinating product launches, daily operations management, and collaborating with a dedicated team to drive subscriber growth. The position offers competitive salary, hybrid working options, and various company benefits, including career growth opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive Salary with performance-related bonus

Company Laptop & Mobile Phone

25 days annual leave

Company contributory pension plan

Cash back health care scheme

Life assurance

Car salary exchange scheme

Exclusive discounts on everyday purchases

Potential to progress within the company

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in project management or a related role.
• Experience in coordinating product launches and managing legislative discussions is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing project governance across operational scaling.
• Coordinating product launches outside the UK.
• Leading discussions and managing stakeholders.
• Ensuring efficient workflow in daily operations.

Skills

Project Management

Governance and Compliance

Strong Communication

Team Leadership

Problem-Solving

Adaptability

Operational Management

Telematics Knowledge

Customer Retention

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Project Management

Project Management certification

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Project Manager to join our team at MSXi, working closely with our esteemed client. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing project governance across operational scaling, ensuring day-to-day operational improvements, and coordinating product launches outside the UK. This role requires a proactive individual with strong project management competencies, experience in vehicle telematics, and a proven track record in customer retention. The ideal candidate will have the ability to lead legislative discussions, coordinate a dedicated team, and drive subscriber growth through innovative telematics solutions.

Our client delivers a work-ready suite of vehicles, products, and services for virtually every vocation, backed by technology and engineered for uptime. It is a true one-stop shop, offering a full portfolio of electrified and internal combustion vehicles designed to integrate seamlessly with an ecosystem that includes Vehicles, Charging, Servicing, and Intelligence (Telematics / Data). This is an integral role in delivering new business models, experiences, and capabilities. You will be part of a growing organization on a mission in the pursuit of 100% vehicle uptime.

Responsibilities

• Project Governance: Own project governance across operational scaling, ensuring day-to-day operational improvements are on schedule.
• Documentation Coordination: Coordinate governance documentation, highlighting and structuring help needed and escalation asks.
• Product Launch Coordination: Lead and coordinate product launches outside the UK, including legislative discussions.
• Team Collaboration: Work as part of a team of approximately 6 dedicated heads to increase subscribers in our fleet network.
• Meeting Coordination: Coordinate robust weekly / bi-weekly team meetings to ensure alignment and progress.
• Daily Operations Management: Oversee and maintain the daily operations process, ensuring efficient workflow and adherence to established procedures.
• Performance Monitoring & Reporting: Set up, measure, and align Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for key process steps, and create regular reports on performance.
• Process Improvement & Documentation: Identify opportunities to improve existing processes and develop new processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Technology & Tools Optimisation: Evaluate and recommend new technologies and tools to improve service efficiency and effectiveness.
• Customer Onboarding & Support: Support customer onboarding from an operations standpoint, ensuring a smooth and efficient transition.
• Quality Assurance & Case Management: Ensure all cases meet or exceed customer expectations and maintain accurate records to support seamless service operations.
• Customer Satisfaction: Collaborate with the Customer Success Manager to address client concerns promptly and maintain high levels of customer satisfaction.
• Stakeholder Communication: Liaise with key stakeholders within the wider organization to build strong relationships and ensure effective communication.

Project-Specific Responsibilities

• Telematics Integration: Manage the integration of vehicle telematics systems to enhance service delivery and customer experience.
• Subscriber Growth: Develop and implement strategies to increase the number of subscribers, leveraging vehicle telematics and other innovative solutions.
• Operational Scaling: Ensure the operational infrastructure can support the scaling of the subscriber base, including process optimization and resource allocation.
• Legislative Coordination: Lead discussions and ensure compliance with relevant legislation in new markets.
• Service Optimisation: Continuously monitor and optimise the telematics-based service to ensure maximum uptime and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Required Competencies:
  • Project Management: Proven experience in project management, including planning, execution, and monitoring.
  • Governance and Compliance: Strong understanding of project governance and compliance, with the ability to manage documentation and escalate issues as needed.
  • Communication: Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to lead discussions and coordinate with various stakeholders.
  • Team Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead and collaborate with a team, driving performance and achieving targets.
  • Problem-Solving: Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify issues and implement effective solutions.
  • Adaptability: Ability to adapt to changing circumstances and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Operational Management: Experience in managing daily operations, performance monitoring, and process improvement.
  • Telematics Knowledge: Understanding of vehicle telematics systems and their application in service delivery.
  • Customer Retention: Proven track record in developing and implementing strategies to retain customers and enhance their experience.

• Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field.
• Project Management certification is preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in project management or a related role.
• Experience in coordinating product launches and managing legislative discussions is a plus.

Working pattern and location

• Full time (Monday – Friday)
• Hybrid Working Available, usually 3-4 days / week in office
• Will be required to attend weekly meetings at clients HQ in Essex.

What we can offer you

• Competitive Salary with performance related bonus.
• Company Laptop & Mobile Phone
• Other company benefits include:
  • 25 days annual leave
  • Company contributory pension plan
  • Cash back health care scheme
  • Life assurance
  • Car salary exchange scheme
  • Exclusive discounts on everyday purchases as well as exclusive discounts on car purchases.
  • Potential to progress within the company, with global opportunities updated regularly.

About MSX

With over 5,000 employees based in more than 80 countries across the globe, our teams provide industry leading expertise that spans :

• Warranty & Technical
• Parts & Service
• Channel Management
• Customer Engagement
• Fleet & Mobility

Building trust since 1931, our proven track record means that we now partner with almost every car manufacturer on the market.

MSX is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, neurodiversity or other personal characteristics and backgrounds, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, or marital and parental status. As users of the Disability Confident scheme, we interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.