Project Manager (12 Month FTC)

Red Bull Racing Limited; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent technology firm in the UK is seeking a skilled Project Manager for a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role involves leading complex technical projects, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget. Applicants should possess solid organisational skills and experience in strategic decision-making, with knowledge of PLM systems like Siemens NX or Catia being advantageous. The position offers a competitive salary and numerous benefits, including health care and a company pension scheme.

Benefits

Private health care cover

Life assurance scheme

Workplace nursery

Company contributed pension scheme

On site gym & fitness classes

Free food

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in managing complex projects, particularly in automotive or motorsport settings.
• Ability to make complex decisions and think strategically under pressure.
• Capacity to maintain strong relationships with stakeholders and customers.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from start to completion, tracking progress and ensuring timely delivery.
• Develop project plans and scopes in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Manage internal resources and project risks comprehensively.

Skills

Complex decision making

Strategic thinking

Solid organisational skills

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Technical expertise

Tools

MS Project

PLM systems (Siemens NX, Catia or similar)

Job description

Overview

We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Project Manager to join Red Bull Advanced Technologies for a 12 month FTC, to create, manage and support the delivery of highly technical commercial projects. In this role the successful applicant will be responsible for:

Key Responsibilities

• Lead projects from start to completion, ensuring they are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget.
• Develop project scopes and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility.
• Develop detailed project plans to track/monitor project progress, conversant with MS Project software.
• Establish and manage direct relationships with customers and stakeholders as a single point of contact for project updates.
• Manage changes to the project scope, schedule and costs using appropriate verification techniques.
• Manage internal resource availability and allocation for all current and future projects.
• Manage project risks and interdependencies with efficient mitigation plans and initiate escalations as needed.
• Previous experience of automotive and/or motorsport electrical systems would be advantageous.

Qualifications & Skills

We're looking for the successful candidate to have experience of complex decision making and strategic thinking when faced with challenging situations and programme timelines. Solid organisational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking are essential to thrive in this role, as well as being technically minded and able to converse easily with all levels of technical specialists. Working knowledge of PLM systems (Siemens NX, Catia, or similar) would be advantageous.

Benefits

Not only is this a fantastic Project Manager role, it is also a fantastic team to work in. A good salary is just the start, there are many other benefits too such as our private health care cover, life assurance scheme, workplace nursery, company contributed pension scheme, on site gym & fitness classes, free food, and a cycle to work scheme.