Technical Project Manager

TN United Kingdom; Crawley; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established market leader in the OEM and Aftermarket sectors seeks a dynamic Project Manager with a strong technical background. This role involves overseeing NPI projects, ensuring successful delivery from inception to production. You will be at the forefront of innovation, optimizing vehicle safety through lifesaving products. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, possess excellent communication skills, and have a proven track record of managing multiple projects. With a competitive salary and generous benefits, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a global company.

Benefits

Car Allowance

Pension (up to 5%)

Private Medical

Eye Care Vouchers

Employee Assistance Program

25 days Holiday (increases by 1 day every 2 years)

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of NPI Project Management experience required.
• Technical background in Electronics or Mechanical Engineering preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage technical projects from conception to production.
• Lead engineering teams and liaise with other departments.

Skills

NPI Project Management

Technical Background

Electronics

Mechanical Engineering

Project Management

Communication Skills

Relationship Building

Production Life Cycle

Education

BTEC, HNC or equivalent in Engineering or Science

Tools

Microsoft Applications

Job description

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We want to immediately hire a Project Manager / Technical Project Manager with experience of taking technical projects from conception to production. You will need experience in NPI , OEM and Tier 1 manufacturing and will ideally have an Electro Mechanical , Electronics or Design background,

As Project Manager for this role, you will ideally come from a technical background and have experience of working in an engineering , manufacturing , electronics , electrical, automotive , aerospace , agricultural vehicle / machinery or Off Highway vehicle or medical equipment sector.

Business & Global Reach:

The business is an established market leader within its field, covering OEM , Retro-Fit / Aftermarket sectors, leading innovation for product design and development for lifesaving products to optimise vehicle safety, operating globally across multiple countries.

Target Experience:

Our ideal candidate will have a very good understanding of Managing NPI Projects within major technical sectors and have the ability to lead / head up multiple projects and build relationships with colleagues and customers.

Ideally located – Kent, Greenwich, Crawley, Biggin Hill, Hornchurch, Upminster, Romford, Brentwood, Laindon, Dagenham, Surrey Quays, Rochester, Basildon, Ilford, Dartford, Gillingham, Bromley, Greenwich, Croydon, Sevenoaks, Orpington, Epsom

Salary – Circa £45k – £65k DOE plus bonus + Car / Allowance + Pension (up to 5%) + Private Medical +Eye Care Vouchers + Employee Assistance Program + 25 days Hols exc BH (Holiday entitlement increases by 1 day every 2 years) + Hybrid working

Key Skills:

• Minimum 2 to 3 years NPI Project Management experience.
• Must be able to manage projects from cradle to grave.
• Have a technical background – Ideally Electronics , Mechanical , Electro Mechanical , Design.
• Must understand the production life cycle.
• Lead engineering teams and be able to liaise and support other departments.
• Have an understanding and knowledge of working with and supporting OEM and Tier 1 customers .
• Be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
• Have the skill to build internal and external relationships.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Be a confident communicator – written and verbal.
• BTEC, HNC / City & Guilds or equivalent in engineering or science discipline .
• Solid PC user within key Microsoft applications.

The Next Step:

To express an interest in this role, please call Robert Cox of Glen Callum Associates Ltd for an initial confidential chat on 00 44 (0) 7398 204832 or email with your CV detailing how your experience meets with the above.

Job Ref: 4121RCA – Technical Project Manager