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Project Manager (Transportation Business Line)
This is an exciting opportunity to join our Project Management Team within the Transport Business Line working with the latest cutting-edge technologies at the forefront of the Testing, Inspection and Certification (TIC) industry.
The Transport Business Line is based out of the laboratory testing facilities located at Segensworth in Fareham. The core market sectors within Transport are focused upon Defence, Aerospace, Marine, in vehicle connectivity and technology, New Energy Vehicle solutions and Rail applications. As a Project Manager, you will be responsible for managing the client and business expectations during the test and certification projects to ensure that they meet contractual deliverables/timescales and that costs are within budget.
Main Duties & Responsibilities:
1. Acting as principal intermediary between the client and the testing facilities from the beginning to the end of projects.
2. Ensure all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget, ensuring that profit margins are preserved and any issues affecting profitability are resolved.
3. Managing client’s expectations, commercially during their projects, provide a detailed project plan to track progress.
4. Working with the test supervisors to ensure the timely delivery of test samples and supporting documentation, smooth workflow and problem solving.
5. Management of projects ensuring on time and accurate delivery of contractual deliverables to ensure prompt and accurate invoicing at the earliest opportunities during each month.
6. Ensuring accurate project forecasts are kept current and up to date by using the business project management tool.
7. Ensuring full and compliant use of business tools.
8. Coordinate internal resources, subcontract testing, third parties/vendors and specialist equipment hire to ensure projects are scheduled effectively.
9. Visiting clients as and when required.
10. Conducting all administrative tasks associated with the project delivery process.
Essential Criteria – the successful candidate will have/demonstrate:
1. Laboratory based product testing knowledge within the Test, Inspection and Certification (TIC) industry or industry experience of product qualification using laboratory-based product testing.
2. Exceptional organisation skills and the ability to multitask and prioritise workload based on client and business requirements.
3. Consistent ability to deliver, plan for contingencies, and look for opportunities to improve.
4. A good understanding of customers’ needs and perspectives and strives to improve customer experience.
5. A good understanding of practical financial issues and commercial fundamentals.
6. A track record of exercising a good balance between technical judgement and commercial awareness.
7. Competent user of Microsoft Office packages and bespoke business tools.
8. A good team player with a positive “can-do” attitude who actively and positively engages with colleagues with a proactive approach to change and self-development.
9. An excellent communicator - written, face-to-face and by telephone.
10. Self-driven and results orientated.
Desirable Criteria – it would also be great to have:
1. Recent and in-depth experience in a technical project management role, or, experience delivering EMC or Environmental Test Services in a TIC environment.
2. Working knowledge of regulatory and voluntary compliance requirements.
3. Experience of dealing with international customers.
4. Experience operating within any of the core Transport Industry segments: Defence, Aerospace, Marine, in vehicle connectivity and technology, New Energy Vehicle solutions and Rail applications.
Additional Information
Details:
* Paid vacation time
* Competitive compensation
* Free parking spaces
* Employee events
* Sick leave
* Long-term-service awards
Employment type
Full time / permanent, hybrid
Job location
Fareham
Country
United Kingdom
Job category
Other Target Groups
Organizational unit
TUV SUD Limited
Reference number
141610
At TÜV SÜD in the UK, we prioritise our employees in everything we do. Our people policies are designed with you in mind, ensuring a work environment that supports and values your needs.
When you join our team, you can expect more than just a competitive salary.
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