Project Manager – Automation

Project Manager – West Midlands – £60k + hybrid working + £5600 car allowance + annual bonus (up to 10% of salary) + 7.5% company pension contribution = £75k+ package

• The role is focused on external stakeholder management and bringing projects together more than heavy technical involvement.
• Experience of delivering projects in sectors such as food & beverage, oil & gas and/or petrochemical from the supplier/systems integrator side will be ideal
• A background of project management of brownfield installation / upgrade / retrofit type project work for an equipment manufacturer, machine builder or systems integrator – ideal experience
• Given the focus on installation, this role is not about improving an existing process
• First class stakeholder management skills, scheduling, client meetings, risk assessments, dealing with change requests and budget management
• Experience of project management in either electrical or mechanical engineering (not commercial).
• Strong communication skills are paramount
• Project Manager will report to the Operations Manager on all aspects of project progress and cost control
• Be responsible for cost control forecasts and reports
• Provide monthly updates highlighting project movements, cost to complete and margin.
• Give presentations of commercial position at Monthly Project Review Meetings.
• Provide Proof of Concept forecasts for each quarter and update regularly.
• PMP certification would be ideal – not essential. Knowledge of Waterfall methodology also could be useful.
• The business is a global market leader in their field with a very solid order book and an impressive range of household brand names as clients.
• The company has a strong/positive culture that encourages creativity, autonomy and recognises success with the opportunity for promotions and career development including annual pay reviews
• 2 days a week in the office in Warwickshire is required, with regular trips to sites in the UK
• All Project Manager applicants must be able to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship

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