Defence Project Manager
ART Group (Advanced Research Technology) is a company strongly focused on Research & Development and innovation. It delivers high-performance electronic systems and products for the Automotive, Motorcycle, Defense, and Railway sectors.
In the last 20 years it has evolved from the development of telemetry systems for Formula 1 to infotainment systems, parking systems and connected telemetry, addressing the Luxury Car segment.
Job Purpose
The PROJECT MANAGER oversees the planning, implementation, tracking and controlling of all assigned projects which have a beginning, an end and specified deliverables, in accordance with budget, timing, quality and customer expectations. Projects assigned include both engineering development phase and production.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
* Identify the scope of the project and create the general plan of the Project
* Identify and manage stakeholders
* Support Sales in the acquisition of new orders with preparation of project management contractual data deliverables regarding cost performance, schedule performance, risk, and technical performance
* Responsible for Final Cost, Scope, Quality and Timing targets within the Project Management Company guidelines
* Lead Core Team members from Nomination phase until the stabilization of quality, production capacity and EOL
* Manage planned activities through Project Reviews and the compliance with internal / customer Milestones
* Organize Team meetings in adequate frequency for each on-going project to follow targets until handover to serial production
* Communication hub to Core team and stakeholders involved in the Project
* Interface with Customers and Management
* Ensure systematic reporting to the Management about projects progress in according to company KPI and policies
* Manage issue logs and risk management plans in order to provide warnings of serious deviations or variations that may compromise project results and promote corrective actions
* Ensure the creation and utilization of Lesson Learned
* Ensure the deployment of ART Standard Product Development Methodology, Product libraries, Quality tools/methods and standardization of solutions, in collaboration with Product Development, Quality and Manufacturing Department
* Protect confidentiality of project data
* Help build up a supportive culture of cooperation and team work with the project
* Manage subcontracting and purchasing efforts in relation to project successful execution
* Responsible for overall customer satisfaction
* Make critical project decisions that best balance technical performance, schedule performance, and cost
* Availability to travel up to 25%
Skills and Abilities
* Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
* Determined and persistent character
* Ability to influence, inspire and motivate project teams
* Ability to lead and influence a team of multi-disciplined stakeholders
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Comfortable with managing complex stakeholder environments
* Enthusiastic and well organized
Background and Education
* Master’s degree in engineering, or other related discipline (Mechanic, Electronic, Management)
* English Language is required as proficient
* 10+ years of experience within the defence industry
* 5+ years in project management or lead role
* Experience in design of defence products and functions
* Proficiency with SAP, PowerBI, Jira, Confluence
* Strong knowledge of AS9100
* Strong Knowledge of electronic sub systems and products
* Strong knowledge of MIL-STD and MIL-HDBK military standards, Defence Quality systems and processes
Preferred Qualifications
* 10+ years of experience within the railways industry (SENIOR Profile)
* Experience in electronics manufacturing
* Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Software Development
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