Senior Programme Manager – Industrial Automation

Senior Programme Manager – Turnkey Robotics & Industrial Automation
Salary: £80-90,000 + car allowance
Location: West Midlands
Part of a major international engineering group, this organisation is setting up a new division to design & build turnkey automation & robotic systems for manufacturing clients throughout Europe. This is a brand new venture and an immediate appointment is required for an experienced Programme Manager to become an integral member of the senior management team.
Duties:
Lead the management of designated projects, delivering agreed objectives including revenue, timing and deliverables, taking a project from conception to completion and escalate issues as they arise
Support initial feasibility reviews, validation of quotations and development of project budgets and timing for plant based activities.
Develop and maintain project plans, timescales & budgets leading to successful completion and buy off
Follow the business process to realize program delivery and identify areas of improvement Identify areas of change to work scope and control via change management
Experience:
You will already have significant experience in a Programme Manager or Project Manager capacity within capital equipment incorporating complex industrial control systems & automation, robotic application or automotive OEM facilities.
Proven ability to lead and motivate cross-functional teams delivering high-value turnkey projects
Setting up full development plans from concept to production with associated gateways/ KPI trackers, maintenance of timing and cost plans
Knowledge of complex industrial automation, PLC / HMI control systems, MES, robotic and tooling projects utilized in automotive / high-volume manufacturing processes such as BIW welded assemblies, product assembly & test, powertrain assembly, EV/ battery tray build etc
Analytical with good judgment, commercial business sense and problem-solving skills
Relation builder with good communications skills with both internal and external stakeholders
Structured worker with good time management and project management ability
Able to travel extensively, mainly within Europe
The opportunity: This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Project Manager, Programme Manager or Engineering Manager to be part of a brand new venture and influence the growth of the operation. With the backing of a major international engineering and manufacturing group, as a member of the senior management team, you will be instrumental in the growth and expansion of the business and staffing as the business continues to quote and win significant new business throughout the UK and European automotive manufacturing sector. In return, our client is offering an excellent salary and benefits package. Apply online or call Robert Wigley for a confidential discussion technical-network.co.uk.
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