Technical Project Manager

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