Job Title: Test Systems Project Manager/Control Account Manager
Duration: 6 months
Location: Bishop Cleave - hybrid working model
Pay Rate: £75 per hour via Umbrella company
Role Purpose:
The Project Manager / Control Account Manager within Test Systems utilises experience and expertise to solve problems, develop and execute objectives for self and others, and can successfully influence short-term and some long-term business goals. Accountable to the Engineering Project Manager (EPM) for delivering the scope associated with the designated control accounts (CAs), within the committed cost, schedule, and quality constraints.
The Test System Department designs and develops state of the art custom test Hardware and Software, Test Harnesses and Documentation for all up and coming Avionics Products being designed and built within our facility. Working closely with 3rd party manufacturing houses to produce TE to our requirements. We also design and manufacture a variety of smaller test boxes, breakout boxes and test cables to support NPI development.
Key Accountabilities:
- Leads the project execution of the assigned engineering team to deliver on commitments … co-ordinates and organises teams, motivates and guides, provides leadership and vision … drives execution excellence, in a compliant manner.
- Engages with support functions across the matrix where necessary to deliver engineering objectives.
- Makes commitments to the Engineering Project Manager (EPM,) on behalf of their team, for delivery of the assigned scope against the agreed cost, schedule, and quality targets.
- Engages functional organisations to secure the resources and skillsets necessary to deliver the assigned scope. Works with functional leaders in identifying and resolving any performance issues with the assigned team.
- Drives Risk Management best practice, quantifies engineering risk to the EPM via a local engineering risk register. Pro-actively plans risk mitigation activities within the team to minimise project impacts.
- Works to identify and quantify internal and external dependencies and ensures dependencies are reflected within the project plans.
- Works within the program and project change process to ensure that any agreed scope changes, are 'consumed' by the engineering team in a controlled and co-ordinated way, and the change impacts are reflected into the detailed engineering plans
- Adhering to the sites Monthly operating Rhythm (MOR), updating the detailed plans for the assigned works, and interfacing with the Program Management Office (PMO) to submit monthly status and plans to the project IMS. Prepares variance reports and works with the EPM to identify and, where possible, resolve cost or schedule variances.
- Supports the EPM in stakeholder reviews, including internal program or business reviews, and external customer reviews … generates the necessary KPIs and operational data for the assigned CAs to support these reviews
- Performs as first point of contact (POC) in managing external suppliers. Facilitates the necessary technical interactions between the supplier and engineering team. Escalates and works with the EPM to resolve any supplier performance or contract negotiation issues.
Experience, Knowledge & Skills:
Essential:
- This role requires demonstrated experience in the Project Management field.
- Knowledge level is comparable to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma with relevant experience).
Desirable:
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
- Ability to influence others and lead small teams
- Lead initiatives of moderate scope and impact
- Ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously
- Effective problem identification and solution skills
- Proven analytical and organizational ability
- Qualifications with Project management domain.
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