Due to internal promotion, we have a fantastic opportunity to join Desoutter's UK team in a project management position. This exciting role covers a wide range of applications and environments working on Desoutter's process control/data analytics softwares' and it's extensive range of assembly tooling solutions.
- This is a coordination and planning role with responsibility for delivering projects to agreed timescales, resource levels and budget. A high level of influencing skills are needed as are good communication skills to all levels.
- You will have close interaction with the divisional Marketing / Product Managers, and with the internal departments of the local UK customer centre.
- You will need to provide engineering & project excellence to internal and external customers.
- You will need to manage projects in a way to maximize profits while always looking to increase margin and adding value to the project delivery.
- You will need to work closely with the Projects team, Service team and Desoutter Business line to ensure clear communication on all projects.
- You will need to work with the ASMs to produce quotations to satisfy customers' request for quotation.
- You will report to the Projects Supervisor and you will be remote with a dedicated territory.
Your role:
- Develop, define and execute project plans, schedules, budgets and deliverables to ensure that your assigned projects are delivered to agreed timescales and budgets.
- Monitor project progress, liaising with all stakeholders. Report on project highlights, risks and issues as well as project changes to the project supervisor. Ensure risks are managed appropriately with mitigation plans.
- Organise regular project review meetings (internal and with customers)
- Support the sales team in providing project quotations and scopes of supply.
- Ensure effective communication between all project stakeholders including:
- Customers
- Internal local customer centre and divisional departments
- External Suppliers
To succeed, you will need:
- The single most important aspect of this position is to be organized in a way that allows you to keep focus on your projects and quotations.
- Have an understanding and an ability to use technical/professional knowledge to fully understand customer’s requirements.
- Promote, develop and maintain a culture conducive to quality throughout the organization and to improve its performance.
- Reason logically and to recognise assumptions to evaluate options and reach sound decisions.
- Express ideas in a clear concise way and be an excellent communicator.
- Establish and implement a systematic course of action to achieve an objective effectively and efficiently.
- Maintain a clear focus on customer satisfaction; take action when needed to meet the expectations of the customer.
- Positively persuade, convince and impress others to achieve results.
Required Skills and Experience
- Degree in Engineering Discipline (lower qualification with more experience will be considered.)
- PRINCE2 qualification is desirable.
- Minimum of 2 years experience as a Project Manager preferable however graduates will be considered.
- Demonstrate ability to plan and deliver complex project.
- Demonstrate ability to prioritise multiple activities.
- Good communication skills and excellent Microsoft Office and computer skills.
- Previous use and understanding of Project Management Software.
- A UK work permit and A full UK driving license are required for this position.
Here's just some of the things that Desoutter can offer you:
- We offer a diverse working environment that is collaborative and aims to create a workplace where you will be valued, proud, empowered, respected, developed and rewarded.
- A satisfying career - We are passionate about the development & progression of our employees.
- Complete set up to work out in the field, with a company car, laptop and smart phone.
- An excellent benefits package - including a desirable pension scheme.
About the Company:
Founded in 1914 Desoutter Industrial Tools is a global leader in electric assembly tools serving a wide range of assembly and manufacturing operations, including Aerospace, Automotive, Light and Heavy Vehicles, Off-Road, General Industry. Desoutter offers a comprehensive range of Solutions (tools, service and projects) to meet the specific demands of local and global customers in over 170 countries. We design, develop and deliver innovative quality industrial tool solutions, including air and electric Screwdrivers, Advanced Assembly Tools, Advanced Drilling Units and Torque Measurement