Job Category: Project Management Office
Requisition Number: PROJE001332
Posted: November 6, 2024
Employment Type: Full-Time
Location: Aylesbury - Bucks, 1 Chamberlain Road, Aylesbury, Bucks, EN HP191DY, GBR
AGR Automation is now part of the Convergix Automation Solutions family.
PURPOSE
You will be responsible for delivering excellence in project management by leading and managing the delivery of projects on time, to the required quality and within the allocated budget, including primary customer contact.
TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL:
* Lead and deliver a variety of projects to customer satisfaction, on time delivery with a “beat the budget” mindset while managing and mentoring the project team resources.
* Initiate and sustain project related documentation consistent with AGR’s Project workbook including Budget management, Labour forecasts, Risk Register, Schedule, Open Issues list, Change Management/ECO tracker, Lessons learned and Final acceptance testing.
* Maintain a detailed schedule (MS Project for complex jobs) with a clearly identified Critical Path, ensuring the customer and project team are aware of related constraints.
* Provide project leadership.
* Liaising directly with customers to understand their needs (commercial and technical).
* Identify risk areas and generate a plan to mitigate them.
* Provide regular reporting to senior management and customer.
* Budget validation and control.
* Control all project changes that impact scope, schedule, budget or FAT/SAT Acceptance testing by using AGR’s tools and systems to log initial change requests from the Customer or the project team. After requests are logged, follow AGR’s change management process to ensure proper resolution.
* Hold project close out meeting to identify areas that were successful, or areas which need improvement.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
* Define key project milestones.
* Allocate sufficient resource to carry out the job.
* Co-ordinate all internal project actions/departments.
* Proactively ensure plan adherence by all participants.
* Ensure customer is kept up to date with progress.
* Ensure project plan and other documents are up to date.
* Identify problems/issues in advance and plan resolution.
Project Management
* Concept validation within budget.
* Co-ordinate between all technical departments to ensure all aspects of the project are under control (design, software, electrical etc.).
* Ensure that the purchasing department is aware of the schedule and knows the target delivery dates.
* Manage the build team (electrical & mechanical) ensuring milestones are visible and reachable.
* Ensure quality standards are maintained for all aspects.
* Ensure the work area is kept safe and tidy.
* Ensure regular updates are given to the AGR build team.
* Lead machine debug and commissioning.
* Identify material or resource shortages.
* Schedule/supervise machine strip down, shipping and installation including on site management at customer premises.
* Ensure completion of final actions/snag lists from customer.
* Identify problems/issues in advance and plan resolution.
WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE ROLE:
* Strong project management experience within a relevant industry.
* Demonstrable evidence of successful project delivery on a multiple project and multi-disciplinary team basis.
* Understanding of capital equipment engineering systems / automation.
* Of degree calibre with a project management aptitude.
* Working knowledge and practical application of project management planning methodologies and tools preferred.
* Commercial awareness with contractual as well as project experience / knowledge.
* Hunger for success, personal drive and motivation - a proactive can-do attitude.
* Communication skills with the ability to communicate at all levels, within the team, wider business and suppliers.
* Ability to organise, prioritise and maintain relevant information to support the business.
* Sound analytical skills, good problem solver.
* Organised and able to multi-task in a demanding environment, comfortable to operate under pressure, to lead and or be part of a team.
* Excellent customer service and relationship building skills.
* Creative ability to develop new ideas and implement improvements.
* Accustomed to operating effectively under pressure.
What does CONVERGIX Offer You?
Here at CONVERGIX, we offer a generous compensation and benefits package including:
* Company Pension.
* Life Cover.
* Income Protection.
* Annual leave.
ABOUT CONVERGIX AUTOMATION SOLUTIONS
Convergix Automation Solutions is a Global Systems Integrator specializing in custom automated manufacturing systems including, robotics, controls, material handling, information and software systems, process automation in a variety of manufacturing industries. With over 900 employees, 25+ Locations worldwide and $300M in Sales, Convergix is growing organically as well through acquisition to become a leading $1B Automation Integration global partner. We are a single source automation solutions provider that leverages the geography, technology, industry expertise and capacity of the entire Convergix portfolio across the entire value chain for our customers in a diverse set of industries.
Our values are our foundational concepts on which we build CONVERGIX; we adhere to these no matter what mountain we climb.
* Integrity - Respect, Transparency, Commitment.
* Excellence - Continuous Improvement, Innovation, Collaboration, Communication.
* Passion - Momentum, Sense of Urgency, Growth, Success, Velocity.
Why join the CONVERGIX team?
As a growing company in the industrial technology industry and rooted with strong corporate values, CONVERGIX Automation Solutions can offer a unique value proposition to employees. We are expanding at a rapid pace as we continue the path to be a $1 Billion company. CONVERGIX brings a new, holistic approach to automation throughout the value chain. At CONVERGIX, products, technology, experience, support and expertise intersect to empower customers in every industry to reach their full potential.
We thank all candidates for their interest, however only those considered for an interview will be contacted.
CONVERGIX Automation Solutions has a programme in place that provides reasonable adjustments for employees with disabilities. If you require a specific adjustment because of a disability or a medical need, please contact Human Resources.
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