Project Manager

Mercedes-Benz Group; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent automotive company in Milton Keynes seeks a Project Manager to lead project teams and ensure successful delivery within budget and scope. You will manage project performance, stakeholder communication, and provide leadership to the team. Ideal candidates will have strong communication and leadership skills. The role offers a competitive salary and various benefits including a bonus and flexible working options.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Discretionary bonus

Flexible benefits pot

Pension scheme

Wellbeing resources

Qualifications

• Experience with software suppliers and outsourced solution providers.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to manage project budgets.

Responsibilities

• Lead a project team to deliver a solution within budget and schedule.
• Manage and control project performance with change control and risk management.
• Provide regular project status to stakeholders including ITM Management.

Skills

Leadership and communication

Stakeholder management

Problem resolution

Customer facing skills

Project budget management

Job description

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Job Title

Project Manager Closing Date: 8 December 2025

About us

At Mercedes-Benz Financial Services, our employees are at the heart of our business. We provide a range of financial solutions designed around the changing needs of our diverse customers. We support diversity and inclusion throughout our culture and are committed to being a Menopause Friendly Employer. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds and encourage continual learning and development.

How you'll play your part

Lead a project team to deliver a solution to the customer within budget, on schedule and within scope. Provide status reports and advice to Management and User Groups.

Main Accountabilities

• Manage and control project initiation, including scoping, resourcing, cost estimation and stakeholder approval.
• Lead, monitor and control project performance, including change control, risk management and issue escalation.
• Determine project quality goals and ensure compliance with Mercedes-Benz standards.
• Provide day‑to‑day leadership and direction to the project team and manage all project resources, including subcontractors.
• Engage suppliers, support evaluation and manage adherence to standards for delivery commitments.
• Coordinate architecture, design and development activities through suppliers or internal resources.
• Deliver required documentation and ensure compliance with standards and policies.
• Manage, control and report project budgets and resource utilisation.
• Establish and execute a communication plan with the project team and the customer; manage formal reporting to MPC.
• Provide regular project status to sponsors, stakeholders and customers including ITM Management.
• Manage effective stakeholder communication up to level 4 through steering committee meetings and updates.
• Provide a full test and release plan for each project or enhancement.
• Manage user acceptance testing and obtain acceptance of deliverables from business leads or sponsors.
• Manage handover of project into operational support and perform close and lessons‑learnt activities.
• Maintain relationships with ITM units, markets and Head Office; ensure project needs are met while sustaining long‑term relationships.
• Manage Business Partners within UK companies and Head Office functions as required.
• Manage external service providers to deliver results.

About you

• Experience with software suppliers and outsourced solution providers.
• Knowledge of the Automotive Captive Finance market.
• Application of project management disciplines and processes.
• Anticipation of potential project related problems and resolution skills.
• Identification, elimination or containment of technical and business risks.
• Experience with organisational development and project methodology.
• Understanding of the IT organisation and current processes.
• Understanding of concepts associated with organisational change.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Strong customer facing/service skills.
• Strong presentation and facilitation skills.
• Strong stakeholder management skills including influencing skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and deal with many tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to work in changing environments where ambiguity exists and judgement calls are required.
• Ability to work within a team.
• Ability to manage project budgets.

What's in it for you

We offer a competitive salary, discretionary bonus, colleague car schemes, pension scheme and a flexible benefits pot. We provide wellbeing resources, flexible working options and development opportunities to help you reach your potential.

What's next

Apply online via Taleo. Include a CV and respond to questions confirming discussion with your Line Manager. We progress candidates who have the right to work in the United Kingdom.

Managing your data

We process your personal data in accordance with GDPR. Your data is held within our secure application tracking system. For queries, contact [e-mail] or [e-mail].

EEO Statement

Mercedes-Benz Financial Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability or any other protected status.