Expleo are looking for an experienced Project Manager to join a leading Automotive Engineering Research and Development Team, for a major automotive manufacturer based in Bedfordshire, on an annual contract basis. If you have a passion for future Automotive vehicle development, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. Responsibilities of the Project Manager: * Ownership and proactive delivery of Project KPI's * Maintain understanding and visibility of the Vehicle development status against performance metrics, taking recovery actions where necessary * Lead the preparation for Milestone Meetings * Use strong analytical skills alongside technical knowledge to prepare, develop and review engineering proposals and schedules * Promote, support and liaise with engineering sections to share project information, progress engineering concern resolution and manage project manpower against budgets * Support production builds to ensure closure of key concerns raised through production trials, launch, test and evaluation * Promote and co-ordinate cost reduction activities Background and Experience required for the Project Manager role: * Engineering Degree (or similar STEM / Product / Industrial Design subject) or equivalent engineering experience is essential * High attention to detail with clear and precise reporting skills and the ability to present confidently to senior management * Technical prowess and keen curiosity in Automotive Engineering and Manufacturing * Ability to manage multiple complex work streams * Strong experience of stakeholder, and vehicle development project management, also digital development, physical development and technical concern analysis * Ability to interrogate and analyse data and clearly document actions and processes * High proficiency in MS Office * Project cost management experience To meet with current legislation, right to work checks will be carried out to ensure candidates are able to work within the UK. For further information on the Project Manager role, please contact Jacquie Linton at Expleo on (phone number removed) or apply directly by sending your CV to (url removed)