As they are continuing to develop and release exciting new products and pursue high growth plans, they are looking for a project leader within purchasing to join their busy procurement team.
The role is responsible for coordinating and supporting all activity within the purchasing function, particularly around New Product Introduction.
Our major client has plants locally and globally and are going through a period of unprecedented growth, with an order book at record levels.
Company client currently is seeking a Configuration and Product Development Project Leader on behalf of one of our Aerospace clients based in Broughton.
Contract details: 12 months (inside IR35), 35 hours per week
This role offers the exciting opportunity to work on major modifications, industrial problems, in-service problems, and modifications affecting the Final Assembly Line.
Our client is a fabulous brand experience agency creating experiences for the world's leading brands.
We're a team of thinkers,planners,andmakers,designinganddeliveringexhibitsandbranded environments,liveevents,virtual experiences, and experiential marketing campaigns.
You are the professional who leads people and makes sure a project is carried through.
As the project leader you need to engage the team, motivating them, taking care of their needs, whilst maintaining a friendly and productive work environment.
As the project leader you will own the delivery of multiple projects from the costing stage through to the end delivery, but you will not be responsible for administering of the tasks.
Direct and manage project development from beginning to end.Define project scope, goals and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.Establishing cross functional teams to ensure that project deliverables - timing, cost, and performance levels, are achieved.Perform comprehensive risk assessments ensuring that potential 'road blocks' are anticipated and fully mitigated as early as possible within the project life cycle.Liaise with stakeholders to create optimised project plans, following the company Checkpoint process.Ensure day to day management of projects, task setting and monitoring of the project teams.Drive the team, establishing a winning culture, meeting commitments, and getting results.Facilitating dialogue between the cross-functional team and all other stakeholders.Prepare presentations and reports for formal reviews, ensuring that there is a consistent message and understanding from manufacturing to the board room.Estimate the resources and participants needed to achieve project goals.Draft and submit budget proposals and recommend subsequent budget changes where necessary.Determine and assess need for additional staff and/or consultants and make the appropriate recruitments if necessary, during project cycle.Set and continually manage project expectations with team members and other stakeholders.Delegate tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel.Identify and resolve issues and conflicts within the project team.Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path.Plan and schedule project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools.Track project milestones and deliverables.Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations.Determine the frequency and content of status reports from the project team, analyse results, and troubleshoot problem areas.Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises, and devise contingency plans.Define project success criteria and disseminate them to involved parties throughout project life cycle.Coach, mentor, motivate and supervise project team members and contractors, and influence them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work.
General
The role of the Project Manager is to plan, execute, and finalise engineering and New Product Development projects according to strict deadlines and within budget.
This includes acquiring resources and coordinating the efforts of team members and third-party contractors or consultants in order to deliver projects according to plan.
My client, a growing financial organisation is on the lookout for a talented Change & Project Delivery Lead to join their hybrid working team in Blackpool.
If you thrive in a fast-paced, agile setting and are passionate about shaping project delivery functions, then this could be the role for you!
This is a new team that includes a Director of Project Delivery (The hiring manager), a Junior Project Manager, and a Junior BA.