Project Manager - Vehicle Test

Company Description

At UTAC you will have more than just a job, our work is exciting and challenging, connecting people who solve issues that matter. It means working with people with impact and have real meaning, where you will grow professionally and personal.

UTAC provides vehicle test, validation and engineering services to customers in the automotive, transport, tyre, petrochemical, defence and security industries. It is independent and impartial in everything it does.

We are passionate about safety, customer service and technical excellence, making ideal partners at any stage in the development and launch of the vehicles of tomorrow.

We are proud and confident in our heritage, our capabilities and our people. We believe that by creating a culture where individuals feel they can make a difference and enjoy coming to work, we can deliver the best possible service to our customers.

Our core values of Integrity, Expertise and Innovation provide a clear guide to how we work together safely, as one team, helping each other to succeed.

Job Description

Reporting to – Principal Engineer – Vehicle Test

The Vehicle Test activity conducts whole vehicle testing on test tracks and public roads. Tests include structural and powertrain durability, corrosion, QA, NVH, road load data, dynamics, and many others.

The role of the Project Manager is to manage larger or more demanding projects that involve multiple tests within the group, or across other areas of UTAC. Projects need to be understood, monitored and tracked, with issues and roadblocks being resolved as quickly as possible. The project manager is a key interface between the customer and test engineers, focussing on providing excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

Manage test projects that involve multiple tests within the Vehicle Test department
Manage projects that involve tests in other UTAC departments/locations, or external service providers
Manage test projects for the Defence industry, including security requirements
Create and maintain project plans
Work closely with test engineers to ensure progress of projects
Track project financials and invoicing
Understand roadblocks and work through solutions
Lead direct customer communications
Provide interface between customer and test engineers for daily progress updates
Management of complex multi-disciplinary projects incorporating multiple internal and external testing suppliers
Act in accordance with the behaviours for UTAC staff at all times

Exerience

Vehicle testing and development
Good technical understanding of vehicles and testing
Planning and organisation

Skills

Planning and organisation
Project management
Strong numeracy and literacy abilities
Proficient with Microsoft Office applications
Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
Strong organisational, analytical and problem solving skills
Excellent customer service skills

Personal Behaviours

Agent for change
Confidence in commercial areas
Confidence dealing internally and externally with all levels
Willingness to learn
Methodical
Flexible and adaptable
Problem solver
Highly motivated team player
Customer focussed
High level of confidentiality and integrity

Qualifications

Relevant engineering degree, project management qualification, or extensive experience in similar field(s)

Other

Flexibility to travel as and when required
Full UK driving licence & own transport (UTAC is not easily accessible via public transport)
SC clearance or ability to achieve this (UK national, residency in the UK for the last 5 years)
Willing to undergo a Criminal Disclosure check
NOTE: This position be will based primarily on site at Millbrook, Bedford

Additional Information

For you, as a potential UTAC team member, we believe that the international and diverse nature of our business combined with the passion, energy and friendliness of our people create a great place to work. UTAC is proud to be an equal opportunities employer, valuing inclusion and supporting our people to be themselves and at their very best.

By joining us you will gain access to a broad range of learning relevant to your role and personal development, as well as exposure to leading technologies and expertise.

Our reward and benefit programmes are designed to support our people with competitive and locally tailored packages combined with support for individual health and wellbeing both inside and outside of work.

In the UK this includes ;

Life Cover
Access to a wide range of discounts and offers via the Perkz reward scheme
Recognition awards linked to our UTAC values of Expertise, Innovation and Integrity.
Healthcare cashback plans
Generous holiday benefits
Contributory pension schemes
Attractive family friendly policies; maternity, paternity, shared parental leave, flexible working.
Access to a variety of employee assistance support services.

Learn more about UTAC and what do at www.utac.com

Candidates for positions at UTAC must be able to provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the country the role is based in. Immigration visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Note to Recruitment Agencies :

UTAC do not accept speculative applications from agencies for our open positions and any submissions made will not be accepted and no fees will be accepted or paid in respect of speculative CVs received.

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