Job Description

Project Manager

Location: Woodford Halse

Job Type: Contractor/ Full time.

Department: PMO (Programme Management Office)

Reports to: Senior Programme Manager

Hours of Work: 08:00-17:00 Monday – Friday inclusive (with 45 minutes for lunch break at 13:00) – Company policy on remote working applies.

About Us

Singer is a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation; we are passionate about creating some of the most awesome automobiles in the world. Founded in California in 2009, Singer Vehicle Design is a luxury brand with a global clientele and operations in the US, the UK, and Switzerland. Our mission is described simply as: "A Relentless Pursuit of Excellence.”

We are proud to foster a collaborative and supportive environment where people can thrive. As we grow, we're looking for an experienced Project Manager to join our team and support our “Everything Is Important” culture.

Job Summary

Here at Singer Vehicle Design, we strive to design, develop and build the ultimate expression of what a sports car can be.

The PMO team lead the overall delivery of all vehicle programmes and are looking to strengthen the team with a new Project Manager.

The PMO team are a small team based in Woodford Halse, UK and are responsible for the delivery of all programmes.

The role involves being integrated with engineering development, operational and sourcing teams, mainly in the UK, but also with our colleagues in Los Angeles, USA.

The successful applicant would be expected lead key aspects of the programmes ensuring on- time delivery and adherence to targets.

Experience in automotive product development is highly desired to strengthen the team with experience. A technical background in engineering is preferable.

Key Responsibilities

• Project delivery – ensure on time delivery for Key elements, Preproduction and Launch builds
• Support the programme with on-time delivery of Engineering releases (ETRS)
• Responsible for maintaining PDLs in line with the Programme requirements.
• Ensure BoM structure and content is aligned to product definition, robust and available to support programme requirements.
• Lead and manage the escalation of issues through the Change control process.
• Responsible for scheduling of key tasks and activities
• Lead / support the delivery of systems and components to support any prototype build requirements.
• Deliver robust and transparent programme metrics to demonstrate programme control and a clear understanding of any issues
• Manage the Project HLT
• Supports Senior PM in the Programme Steering Team (PST) to manage Programme delivery work streams and be delegate when not available
• Lead small projects / programmes

Business interfaces:

• Engineering
• Supply and Procurement
• Operations
• Sales & Marketing
• Executive Team

Personal Specification:

• Must have great attention to detail
• Leadership attributes to steer strategic decisions
• Energetic, proactive, calm under pressure, personable and mature personality
• Reliable and punctual
• Strong team-worker – ability to thrive in a small, closely-knit team
• Flexibility – being prepared to work longer hours when occasionally required
• Adhere to a high level of personal presentation
• Become familiar with and work to the company’s health and safety standards
• To comply with all company policies and procedures
• Support other departments when required

Experience Required:

• Specific automotive programme management experience
• Low volume OEM Programme Management experience preferred
• Management of cross-functional teams
• Good Presentation skills
• Data manipulation
• Self-confident & enthusiastic – can motivate teams
• Passionate about the product and programme delivery
• Resilient to changes in direction
• Education and Qualifications Required
• Full UK Driving licence

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are committed to building a team that includes individuals from different cultural backgrounds, ethnicities, genders, ages, sexual orientation, and physical abilities, reflecting the diversity of the communities where we work and live.

Singer Body & Paint reserves the right to interview exceptional candidates and make an offer of employment before the closing date should we wish.

To find out more about Singer Vehicle Design, take a look at our website: http://singervehicledesign.com