Project Manager - DFP Pump - Gillingham (BST-105335)

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Project Manager - DFP Pump
Gillingham, Kent, England

A world leader in the innovation, design and manufacture of Diesel Fuel Injection equipment are now looking for a DFP Pump Project Manager to work on a permanent or contract basis to be accountable for the overall project management of multi projects involving cross functional teams responsible for the development and industrialisation of common rail pumps.

The Project Manager will report to the Diesel Program Management Director.
Main duties wfor the Project Manager will be drawn from the following:


Overall responsibility to deliver flawless project launches to meet the committed objectives and flawless launch metrics

Ownership of the projects from kick off to product launch in the plant, using the companies processes to assure the project meets both customer and business objectives for cost, quality, delivery and performance.

Develop project plans (project scope, timelines, cost, resources, risk, quality, communications and procurement) then lead and deploy overall project timing to the team.

Coordinate the cross functional teams to develop and implement plans to fit within timelines and key dates.

Conduct regular project team meetings and ensure teams are accountable for their deliverables and timelines, and manage risk escalation and resolution.

Lead and apply PDP process, PDP Gate reviews and support Engineering to run PDP Design reviews.

Support divisional initiative for tracking flawless launch of all new product programs

Prepare minutes/action plans following meetings to ensure all parties are appraised of progress at all times

Ideally the Project Manager will be fluent in German, speaking, reading and writing.

Must have excellent organisational skills, be an organised and disciplined team player who pays attention to detail.


Travel will be required to ensure customer meetings are supported and key deliverables/launches at the plant are prepared for. Therefore the successful applicant must be willing and able to travel at short notice.

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.