Project Manager

Contechs

Warwick

On-site

GBP 40,000 - 55,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

An automotive OEM is seeking a Project Manager to support programme delivery in Warwick, England. The role requires managing risks and coordinating activities while ensuring clear cross-functional collaboration. Ideal candidates will have project management experience, particularly in transformation programmes, excellent communication skills, and proficiency with tools like JIRA and Confluence. This is a contract position with opportunities to work on exciting automotive industry projects.

Qualifications

MUST have proof of immediate, ongoing and valid eligibility to work full time in the UK.
Proven experience in project management within transformation or system integration programmes.
Ability to manage ambiguity and shifting priorities.

Responsibilities

Support the end-to-end programme delivery plan to ensure milestones are met.
Coordinate activities with the Programme Manager.
Facilitate cross-functional collaboration across teams.
Track and manage risks, issues, and dependencies.
Establish and run programme governance meetings.

Skills

Experience in automotive, digital, or customer experience domains

Proven experience in project management

Strong delivery mindset

Excellent senior stakeholder management and communication skills

Familiarity with organisation design, change management, and CEX strategy

Proficiency in project tools (e.g., JIRA, Confluence)

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

Project Manager

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About the company

I am currently recruiting on behalf of an automotive OEM, based in Gaydon, who are looking for a Project Manager to join the team.

Job Description

As Project Manager, your main responsibilities will include:

Support the end-to-end programme delivery plan, ensuring milestones are met.
Working closely with the Programme Manager, support with the coordination of activities.
Facilitate cross-functional collaboration across teams.
Track and manage risks, issues, and dependencies, escalating where needed.
Support the establishment and running of programme governance meetings.

Qualifications/Skills needed

Experience in automotive, digital, or customer experience domains is a plus.
Proven experience in project management, within transformation or system integration programmes.
Strong delivery mindset with ability to manage ambiguity and shifting priorities.
Excellent senior stakeholder management and communication skills.
Familiarity with organisation design, change management, and CEX strategy.
Proficiency in project tools (e.g., JIRA, Confluence).

Why work through Contechs?

Contechs is a leading Automotive, Design, Engineering, Technology and Innovation Recruitment Consultancy. Founded in 1997, with an inhouse Contractor Care Team to support all external employees, acts as an employment agency for permanent and contract recruitment.

How to Apply

If you're interested in applying for this position, submit your application and one of our recruiters will be in touch.

If you know anyone that is suitable for the role, please visit the below page where we offer up to £600 referral fee: https://www.contechs.com/refer

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