What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Project Manager position at Applus IDIADA?
Company Description
Applus IDIADA is a global partner to the automotive industry, supporting its clients in their product development activities by providing design, engineering, testing and Homologation services.
In the UK we have three offices, Warwick (Homologation), Cambridge (Electronics), Nuneaton (brake testing, sales and CAE).
IDIADA offers you the opportunity to develop a career in one of the worldwide leading automotive Homologation and engineering companies. If you want an opportunity to challenge yourself and enhance your technical skills, to work in a thriving environment and to work alongside world-leading experts, then apply for one of our vacancies.
Job Description
Day to day tasks will be to support the electronics manager with tasks including resource allocation, project monitoring and management, new business development including supporting marketing and sales, discussing clients’ needs and writing proposals. A willingness, and ability, to also contribute in a technical capacity to projects will be a significant asset. Ultimately your aim will be to identify and secure challenging projects, work with the technical team to ensure faultless delivery and drive the business to grow and prosper.
The IDIADA UK electronics team works across most vehicle domains including powertrain, chassis, ADAS and body systems. Alongside our sister team in Spain, we serve predominantly OEMs and tier 1 suppliers globally. In addition to working within a multicultural team with a diverse client list, there are also opportunities for periodic travel including overseas secondments at times.
Qualifications
What will I need to apply?
• Commercial and entrepreneurial mindset
• A proven track record of team leadership including the ability to motivate and enthuse team members
• Ability to seek out business opportunities and engage with potential clients
• Able to write quotations and negotiate commercial terms during the bid
• Manage the project delivery stages including identifying scope creep and addressing both commercial and technical risks
• Be able to demonstrate a commitment to satisfying your customers
• Solid technical experience in developing automotive electronic systems
• A degree in Automotive or Electronics/Software Engineering or equivalent (other relevant engineering disciplines or experience will be considered)
• Fluent in English
• Previous experience working within a services-based business.
• Exposure to international teams, both as customers and collaborators
• Line management experience including recruitment and performance reviews
• Ability to monitor process compliance
Additional Information
What do we offer?
- Hybrid home/office working (selected roles)
- Flexible working hours (when applicable)
- Competitive salary package and annual performance-related bonus
- Pension scheme
- Healthcare plan
- 25 days paid annual leave
- Cycle scheme
- Training and career path opportunities
- Language courses available
- International mobility opportunities
Interested?
IDIADA offers you the opportunity to develop a career in one of the worldwide leading automotive homologation and engineering companies. If you want an opportunity to challenge yourself and enhance your technical skills, apply to this role and a dedicated recruiter will contact you for a first phone interview and provide further details.