Project Manager

Manpower UK Ltd; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive manufacturer is seeking a Project Manager to lead cybersecurity initiatives while coordinating with various stakeholders. This role requires a strong background in IT project management and knowledge of cybersecurity processes. Candidates should possess excellent organizational skills and experience navigating complex projects in a major automotive environment, with potential for international travel.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in Project Management within IT.
• Strong understanding of UN-R155 and ISO21434.
• Experience in maintaining IT systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead coordination and schedule alignment with stakeholders.
• Manage cybersecurity topics during vehicle milestone meetings.
• Resolve issues related to Cybersecurity.

Skills

Project Management

Cybersecurity

Organizational Skills

Agile Methodology

Waterfall Methodology

Communication

Education

Engineering or Computer Science Degree

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Role: Project Manager

Location: Cranfield(3 days in the office / 2 days WFH)

Duration: 6 months

Rate: 31.86 PAYE

About our client:

Our client is a major automotive manufacturer with one of the most productive car plants in Europe, The site produces popular models including hatchbacks and electric vehicles for both the UK and global markets. They play a significant role in the UK automotive sector, supporting thousands of jobs and driving large-scale exports

Key responsibilities :

• Lead the coordination and schedule alignment with all relevant stakeholders to ensure compliance with UN-R155
• Lead progress reports on Cybersecurity topics at management meeting and vehicle milestone meetings.
• Understanding the capability required for the future and coordinating on the number of people needed to build the team.
• Lead regular communication and coordination with Legal and Compliance teams.
• Lead the activity of hearing and communicating from suppliers for information required for Cybersecurity.
• Lead in resolving issues related to Cybersecurity.
• Lead to request Cybersecurity requirements at the right time during system development.
• Keep up to date with the latest trends and features in iOS, Android and Cloud and consider their impact on Cybersecurity
• Establish the process of Cybersecurity implementation plan

Qualifications, skills, training requirements

• Experience in developing and/or maintaining IT systems
• Be able to project manage and discuss with cybersecurity engineers
• Experience negotiating with certification authorities
• Understanding of UN-R155, ISO21434
• Superior project management and organizational skills, PMP or Prince2 is a plus
• Superior cybersecurity knowledge and understanding of process, CISSP or equivalent is a plus
• Understanding of Agile and Waterfall software development
• Competent with tools such as: Jira and Confluence
• Ability to prioritise and multitask between multiple projects simultaneously
• Be able to travel abroad, typically a few days to 2 weeks, but on rare occasions travel may be long distance and or, at short notice.
• Engineering or Computer Science Degree qualified
• 5+ year experience of Project Management in the IT Industry
• Familiarity with Agile and Waterfall processes.
• Business level of Japanese communication is a plus

Apply now for an exciting opportunity with a leading automotive manufacturer!