Join an Exciting and Innovative Tech SME as a Technical Project Manager
Are you a dynamic and driven Technical Project Manager with a passion for vehicles and a desire to work in a fast-paced, high-growth market? This could be the opportunity you've been waiting for! This company is a market-leading vehicle technology company looking for a Technical Project Manager to lead all operations and projects. With a highly competitive salary, excellent progression opportunities, and a range of benefits, this is an amazing opportunity to join a growing team and develop deep product knowledge and technical skills.
Due to the nature of the industry, we are looking for someone who has some experience with Cameras, CCTV Systems or Telematics and has preferably worked on Commercial Vehicles, HGV's or LGV's.
We are also looking for someone who lives no more than a 90 minute commute from SE18.
As a Technical Project Manager, you will be the Engineering Lead for all operations and projects, and you will be responsible for overseeing a team of 8 full time Service Engineers, as well as a team of subcontractors.
What You Will Do
- Manage in-house field service engineers by booking installation and service work in advance
- Work with and manage sub-contractors to book project work and support customers
- Create vehicle and customer technical specification/training guides to support all engineering activities
- Assist project leads by planning vehicle and equipment allocation, vehicle installation scheduling, and customer communication
- Travel to various client and project sites to support engineering work where required for project work
- Audit and train all engineers, ensuring excellent levels of health and safety, and maintaining the highest standards of job workmanship throughout all engineering activities
- Assist the Development Team in testing and rolling out new technologies
- Be capable of being 'hands-on' technically both for hardware and vehicle installation work
What You Will Bring
- A minimum of 5 years' experience as an Engineering Manager in the auto-electrical industry focused on commercial vehicles
- Passion for vehicles and experience with a wide range of commercial vehicles such as HGV, light commercial, bus, and plant
- Demonstrated good customer service skills in a role where daily client interaction was required
- Track record of efficiently meeting timelines and managing projects effectively
- IT/PC literate
This role requires a conscientious professional who is organised and dedicated with a desire to work in a team to meet high standards and deadlines. A full UK driver's licence is essential (preferably clean), and an auto-electrical qualification is preferred but not essential.
Company Contribution & Industry Information
This company is an agile SME in a high-growth market, working hard to push the boundaries of vehicle camera technology. Currently, their R&D team is involved with ADAS, Self-Driving Vehicles, IoT, and connected transportation. Their mission is to bridge the in-vehicle safety technology gap between domestic and commercial vehicles, bringing advanced security technology to commercial vehicles and their drivers. As an innovative high-growth Tech SME, they are poised to launch several exciting new technologies to automotive OEMs, channel partners, and the fleet/commercial vehicle market. Joining this company means joining a pioneering business that is the first company to be approved by TFL to fit CCTV systems in London's taxis and is now the preferred technology partner for many national and international commercial fleets including the AA, RAC, and Highways England.
This role is located in London SE18, with some site visits.
Apply Now
If you're a dynamic and driven Technical Project Manager with a passion for vehicles and a desire to work in a fast-paced, high-growth market, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for! Apply now and take the next step in your career.
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