MPC Recruitment - Project Manager

Our client is seeking for a Project Manager to join them in the Automotive Industry.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Establish key customer contracts.
• Co-ordinate the timing plan and regularly monitor the performance of projects to ensure targets are being achieved.
• To ensure urgent requests for assistance from the customers are effectively dealt with.
• Ensure site safety is maintained to comply with current legislation in the absence of site manager.
• Ensure complete understanding of the scope of supply and company obligations of products prior to commencement.
• Obtain customer/materials process sign off.
• Ensure that project risks are promptly identified, reported and managed.
• Carry out any other duties as reasonably requested by immediate Manager / Director (e/g/ Key Account Role).
• Contract controlling (budgets, cost-to-complete estimates, schedule tracking)
• Participate in and contribute to monthly Technical Operations Department

Requirements:

• National Diploma or Degree in Engineering
• Minimum 5 years' experience as a Project Engineer or Project Manager
• High degree of computer literacy - Knowledge of Microsoft PC applications (Office, Projects, PowerPoint, Excel & Word)
• Proven ability to work independently and proactively
• Planning ability - to manage, implement, validate & produce timing plans for project work
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
• Work as an individual and part of a team
• Ability to understand customer requirements and specifications
• Experience within the Automotive Industry advantageous.