Programme Managers Assistant

Programme Managers Assistant

Our automotive OEM Client based in Dunton; Essex in the United Kingdom are searching for a Programme Managers Assistant join their team.  This position is confirmed as £20.27 per hour, Inside IR35 and therefore will be subject to full PAYE tax.  Details of this can be provided on request.

This is a 12-month contract with possibility of extension. The working pattern is 37 hours per working week and our Client are open to hybrid working discussions.

Position Description

This is an opportunity for a Programme Managers Assistant (PMA) to support the Programme Leader / Programme Manager with the management of a project focusing on collecting information and reporting. The PMA will develop an understanding of all the aspects of a project which must be tracked, gather information from the engineering teams that are implementing the project and then feed this information into the appropriate systems, reporting formats and documents.

Following on from this they will support the presentations from the programme management team to various levels of management within the organisation. The PMA will frequently lead meetings with the engineering teams to gather the required information, for example covering project funding, issue management & progress to timing plans. This allows them to track progress and highlight to the programme leader/manager any areas of concern.

Project administration tasks will also be required such as setting up meetings and managing SharePoints. There will also be opportunities to work with other PMAs especially for the purposes of sharing lessons learnt and strengthening best practice. The projects run by this team are to install or retool manufacturing systems and, as such, are highly technical so an understanding of manufacturing systems is an advantage. Meeting deadlines is critical in this environment to ensure launch timing is met and prevent production shortages or stoppages.

Skills Required

Excellent communication skills.
Proficient with MS Excel, MS Project, MS PowerPoint, and MS SharePoint.
Project planning is desirable.
Experience Required

Project management experience.
Minimum 2 years project management experience with a focus on planning and management reporting.
Experience of project management tools Experience in a manufacturing environment.
Degree or appropriate experience is desirable