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 F1 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 roleExperience 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
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