Technical Project Manager

Galway

9 months ago

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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

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