Project Manager

Candour Talent are recruiting a Project Manager for their client based in Blackwood. Employment Type : Permanent / Full Time Working Hours : Monday to Friday Salary : Negotiable DOE Benefits : Excellent, including enhanced pension, life assurance, flexible working, hybrid working, training and development, share save scheme, cycle to work, EAP, free parking. An exciting opportunity for a motivated and experienced Project Manager to join a dynamic and innovative multi‑national company. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing day‑to‑day customer interface for project management, technical and project related commercial matters. Interfacing with external and internal stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery. Written and spoken technical German skills are desirable for this vacancy. The Role Manage projects from enquiry stage through to production, ensuring on‑time and on‑budget delivery Manage APQP (and any customer equivalent) system and team for the duration of the project ensuring customer targets are met Manage and control expenditure Organise constructive & timely meetings and reviews Oversee the Design and Validation Plan for New Projects In support of the new business development team, support the preparation of the commercial and technical response to customer RFQ including population of CER. Develop cost reduction programmes in line with customer expectation. Within the APQP process be the point of contact with customer interfacing with engineering, purchasing, quality and logistics functions. During the APQP process, build and develop a network of contacts within existing customer base. Use network to identify new business opportunities for Senior and continually promote the Senior product offering. Feed any relevant information into BD team to ensure all opportunities are maximised. Co‑ordinate prototype / pre‑production procurement and build. Maximise profitability of new and existing projects. Help guide product development by communicating future customer demands and expectations. Provide support to the Buyer to develop existing and new suppliers ensuring APQP / programme requirements are met. To complete any administration tasks as reasonably required of the role. Where required, support marketing efforts such as trade shows, exhibits, and other events. The Ideal Candidate Spoken and written technical German would be preferable but not essential. BEng Mechanical Engineering or related degree. 3 years Project Management experience in a relevant field (automotive / land vehicle). Excellent Project Management skills. Excellent presentation, communication and interpersonal skills. Able to convey technical and non‑technical information clearly and concisely. Flexibility to travel globally. Driven and able to use own initiative. Able to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Communicate and support the embedding of customer service imperatives across other functions of the business. Collaborate with other sites to ensure wider revenue generation opportunities are realised. Maintain a high standard of Health and Safety and support environmental initiatives. If you have the required experience for this role, please apply How to Apply Email Address : adele@candourtalent.co.uk We thank you for considering Candour Talent Recruitment for your career aspirations and encourage you to continue exploring opportunities with us in the future. Good Luck with your application and we look forward to receiving your CV. Who are we at Candour Talent? At our award‑winning recruitment agency, we pride ourselves in building strong connections with both our clients and candidates. We operate as both a recruitment specialist for permanent recruitment and a recruitment business for the supply of temporary workers, ensuring that we can effectively meet the diverse needs of our clients and candidates. With a dedicated and passionate team of professionals, we’re committed to taking time to understand your unique skills, experiences, and aspirations ensuring that we match you with opportunities that not only align with your professional goals but also inspire you to thrive. Whether you’re seeking a career change, advancement, or a new challenge, we’re here to support you every step of the way. Rest assured that when you apply for a role through Candour Talent Recruitment, your details will be handled with the utmost confidentiality and in accordance with our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, outlining how your information will be used. While we strive to respond to all applicants promptly, please note that only candidates with the relevant skills and experience will be contacted for further consideration. If you do not hear back from us within 7 days of your application, we regret to inform you that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. #J-18808-Ljbffr