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Vehicle Line Manager

Salary: £0

Location: West Midlands

Job type: Permanent

Category: Management

My client is looking for a Vehicle Line Manager to join a fast-paced environment and work with cross-functional teams to design, build and roll-out projects. The Vehicle Line Managers will be close to all departments to bring the project concept to production. Responsibilities: * Lead project planning sessions to set project goals and objectives, determine timelines, define tasks, and outline resources necessary to successfully complete the project * Monitor the progress of projects, including addressing issues that may arise and ensuring project deliverables are completed on time and to the correct specification * You will manage a portfolio and resources to ensure client engagement through project plans, schedules, project tracking, budget and resource allocation, Gantt charts, and workload analysis * Report regularly to management and relevant stakeholders on the project's progress, challenges, resolution and evaluation of the whole project * Conduct project reviews, including creating detailed reports for executive staff and identifying areas for future improvement * Collation of data for drawing releases from appropriate systems * Chasing of drawing releases from the Engineering department * Collating lists of parts for inspection alongside Engineering/Quality * Analysing data and producing chase lists/progress reports etc * Budget creation alongside Team (Sub and Product Coordinator) * Monitoring ISIR/PPAP status prior to production Experience Required: * Strategic and financial planning * 4+ years' experience within a similar product/project role * Skilled at working effectively with cross-functional teams in a matrix organization with strong management, leadership, and interpersonal skills * Proven track record of managing all aspects of a successful product throughout its lifecycle * Fully competent on various packages: Microsoft, SAP Systems and other Project software * Ability to work effectively under pressure and time constraints in a fast-paced, rapidly evolving environment * Proven ability to effectively collaborate with internal and external stakeholders * Advanced knowledge of project management best practices and methodologies and commitment to improving internal practices * Ability to travel overseas to support programme delivery

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