Singer UK - Project Manager - Programme Office

Since 2009, our focus has been the pursuit of a meticulously restored and reimagined air-cooled Porsche 911. Our lofty objective to distil, enhance and recombine the strands of greatness that have long marked the Porsche 911 as iconic.

Today, the cars we restore to bespoke commission for our global clientele appear in the world's most prestigious global automotive shows and publications.

The Company

Singer Vehicle Design was formed in 2009 to explore the creative possibilities within the vibrant world of the classic automobile. We are dedicated to the passionate study, preservation and optimisation of the world's most respected high-performance vehicles.

There are no shortcuts to achieve this. Every detail is considered and finessed. The highest standards of execution and finish reflect our company's quest for excellence in all areas.

Our philosophy remains Everything is Important.

http://singervehicledesign.com

Reports to: Senior Programme Manager

Member of: PMO (Programme Management Office)

Hours of Work: 08:00-17:00 Monday - Friday inclusive (with 45 minutes for lunch break at 13:00)

Location: Woodford Halse, Northamptonshire, NN11 3UB

Job Description

Here at Singer Vehicle Design, we strive to design, develop and build the ultimate expression of what a sports car can be. The PMO team lead the overall delivery of all vehicle programmes and are looking to strengthen the team with a new Project Manager.

The PMO team are a small team based in Woodford Halse, UK and are responsible for the delivery of all programmes. The role involves being integrated with engineering development, operational and sourcing teams, mainly in the UK but also with our colleagues in Los Angeles, USA. The successful applicant would be expected lead key aspects of the programmes ensuring on- time delivery and adherence to targets.

Experience in automotive product development is highly desired to strengthen the team with experience. A technical background in engineering is preferable.

Main Responsibilities

• Project delivery - ensure on time delivery for Key elements, Preproduction and Launch builds
• Support the programme with on-time delivery of Engineering releases (ETRS)
• Responsible for maintaining PDLs in line with the Programme requirements.
• Ensure BoM structure and content is aligned to product definition, robust and available to support programme requirements.
• Lead and manage the escalation of issues through the Change control process.
• Responsible for scheduling of key tasks and activities
• Lead / support the delivery of systems and components to support any prototype build requirements.
• Deliver robust and transparent programme metrics to demonstrate programme control and a clear understanding of any issues
• Manage the Project HLT
• Supports Senior PM in the Programme Steering Team (PST) to manage Programme delivery work streams and be delegate when not available
• Lead small projects / programmes

Business interfaces

• Engineering
• Supply and Procurement
• Operations
• Sales & Marketing
• Executive Team

Personal Specification

• Must have great attention to detail
• Leadership attributes to steer strategic decisions
• Energetic, proactive, calm under pressure, personable and mature personality
• Reliable and punctual
• Strong team-worker - ability to thrive in a small, closely-knit team
• Flexibility - being prepared to work longer hours when occasionally required
• Adhere to a high level of personal presentation
• Become familiar with and work to the company's health and safety standards
• To comply with all company policies and procedures
• Support other departments when required