Our client, a global market leader for intelligent technology solutions are looking to recruit a Project Manager to join their team in Coventry on a contract basis.

If you have relevant Automotive & Microsoft Office experience, the company would be able to offer you a start on Tuesday 30th May.

The Project Manager will be accountable for the delivery of projects, identifying revenue opportunities, and effectively managing contractual relationships. The ability to influence through persuasion and building strong relationships both internally and externally is essential for success in this role.

It is advantageous that the Project manager has the skill to technically challenge statement and decisions made by their teams and the customer.

Duties and Responsibilities:

* Obtain full handover of information from Sales and ensure buy-in and support of functional managers (Procurement / Supply Chain / Engineering / Manufacturing / Installations).

* Use MS Projects & PMP principles to plan and monitor the projects

* Managing project budgets to ensure that project margins are maintained and delivered.

* Managing project variations/scope revisions.

* Provide reports and management information as defined by the PM process and required by Management

* Manage projects effectively, and on schedule, in line with project milestones/gateways

* Develop and maintain effective and positive relationships with customers and suppliers and all internal stakeholders

* Effectively communicate with all internal and external stakeholders with regards to project requirements and deadlines ensuring that changes and resultant pressures can be kept to a minimum

Skills & Experience:

* Commercially aware with demonstrable understanding of risk management

* Proficient in the use of MS Projects

* Project management experience (minimum 5 years)

* Sound understanding of the principles of project management

* Minimum HNC in Engineering (or equivalent experience)

* Trained in Prince2 principles