Techniche Global are supporting leading automotive manufacturer to appoint a
Design Project Manager
This role is central to the successful delivery of design projects, coordination of internal resources, facilities, external suppliers and stakeholders.
Key responsibilities:
- Central figure and role in conception, execution & deliverables of design projects from start to finish
- Co-ordinate NDE functions to deliver projects in an efficient, effective and sustainable manner
- Regular updates to the Master Gant chart for all projects
- Proactively predict resource requirements in order that project demands are met
- Manage and co-ordinate NDE project responsibilities with Global Design Centre
- Anticipate project needs around the design process and facilitate decision making for the effective realisation of NDE's deliverables
- Liaise with function mangers and resolve resource requirements and timing constraints
- Support finance process around RFQ, Quotation and Consignment to and from GDC
Qualifications and Experienced required:
- Project management experience in delivery of Production & Concept projects within the automotive industry, ideally within a Design Studio
- In depth knowledge of upstream/downstream Design activities including Sketching, Model Realisation, VR, Engineering Development & Prototype Builds
- Proactive approach to problem resolution, facilitating as required in a cross functional basis
- Clear purpose and logical approach to project management, problem solving and adapting to change
- Commercial awareness for cost control purposes, internal and with Supplier
- Demonstrable experience of commercial and contractual processes, objectives and strategies
- Familiar with Excel, Project or PRINCE processes desirable