Technical Project Manager Team Horizon is seeking a Technical Project Manager for a client in Galway to lead R&D Mechatronic development programs. Why you should apply: * Our client has developed a stand-out culture of innovation, inclusion and development, and consistently features as a great place to work. * Excellent contracting rates on offer. * They put their people first and live their diversity and inclusion values embracing all perspectives. What you will be doing: * Lead R&D Mechatronic development programs. * Coordinate & communicate with customers in a clear manner as the main technical interface between R&D and the customer * Liaise with functional leads to drive project timeline & ensuring R&D Mechatronic planning is in place to ensure project milestones are met. * Ensure project timeline risks are understood, highlighted & mitigate * Liaise with functional managers to compile R&D costs for RFI’s / RFQ’s. * Present project updates to peers, colleagues & management. * Support other disciplines outside R&D, e.g. quality, process, purchasing, etc. in bringing the project to start of production (SOP) * Support with all related SOP activities. What you need to apply: Priority Skills * Minimum 5 year’s experience in project management of multidisciplinary teams in regulated environments such as automotive, medical devices or other similar environment. * Experience in dealing with customers with the ability to interpret customer requests with clear communication * Extensive experience in planning of projects & use of planning tools such as MS project or similar planning tools. Desirable Skills * Technical background Mechanical or Hardware * Good knowledge of design validation (DV) & process validation (PV) programs. * Experience in any or all of Mechanical, Hardware & Software design / technology environments would be advantageous * Knowledge of engineering drawings & drawing control is desirable but not essential