NPI Project Lead in Staffordshire

ARMs client is seeking an NPI Project Lead (New Product Introduction) based in Stafford. This position is accountable for leading the execution of small to medium-scale projects. As a project lead, you will be responsible for leading high-performing, cross-functional teams through the process for each programme you manage. As a project management professional, you will assist in evaluating requests and establish a project management plan and use the plan to manage product delivery; plan and manage resources for implementing changes, on time, within budget by improving the effectiveness of project teams through the application of programme and project management methods, techniques, tools, and training. Provides expertise in specific areas of programme/project management processes to ensure the most efficient and cost-effective implementation.

In addition to leading projects, you will be accountable for coordinating the efforts of the team responsible for processing engineering changes, establishing manufacturing effective dates and the timely scheduling of material to the factory, in relation to NPI programmes and projects.

About you...

Minimum Requirements:
* University degree or 5-7 years of project management equivalent experience
Highly Desired Skills:
* Experience/knowledge of engine products
* Demonstrated strong personal initiative
* Demonstrated strong communication skills
* Demonstrated strong organisational and time management skills
* Ability to work well independently
* Ability to quickly assemble cross-functional teams to address project opportunities
* Proficiency in working with computer systems. Software programs used frequently include, but not limited to: Microsoft Project, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Teams, Word. ETQ

About the tole...

* Primary Responsibilities:
o Assists in prioritising projects based on impact and objectives.
o Project management of multiple small to medium projects
o Identifies cost containment opportunities.
o Presentation of weekly/monthly updates to management on project progress, risks & concerns.
o Team meetings, frequency as needed but typically weekly, for governing the projects.
o Creation of Project Plans and maintaining the plan schedule in support of milestones.
o Ensure functional requirements are aligned with the product strategy, project financials, cost targets and milestone/gateway schedules are met.
o Organization and facilitation of key presentations including Stakeholder Updates, Governance Meetings, and Issue Resolution Meetings as needed.
o Quickly and correctly identify problems which may not be obvious and solve problems by determining the best course of action within departmental guidelines.
o Builds relationships with other departments within the project team.
o Identifies trends and areas of focus for continuous improvement.
o Guide and coach both junior members of the project management team as well as global cross functional areas representatives assigned to the relative projects.
o Coordination of process changes (PC's) or engineering changes (EC's) related to NPI programmes and projects.

What you get in return...

* £35 PH
* Hybrid-working
* Half-day Friday!

Disclaimer:

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.