Head of Project Management

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Job Description
We are looking to recruit a direct, results orientated experienced Head of Projects to join our successful process-led Product Delivery Team.

Reporting to the Product Delivery Director, the successful candidate will be responsible for controlling scope, budget, planning, resource assignment, reporting and day-to-day management of Development and Connected Homes Projects.

responsibilities

• Accountable for the full programme of works within the R&D team
• Ensure delivery of projects on time in full and on budget with regular reporting
• Manage stakeholders across the whole business with key interest from Product Management, Sales, Finance, and the technical teams
• Author, review and maintain all associated documents such as Gantt charts, risk registers, gate reviews, and other documents in line with FireAngel systems and process
• Provide guidance to the teams on best practice and upskilling

Requirements

• Proven background in delivering >£1m projects through the full development lifecycle

• An engineering background is required, ideally cross discipline with an understanding of the principles of injection molding, electronics design, software/firmware development, and product build/test

• Relevant degree with a minimum of 5 years of industrial experience in a senior projects role

• Excellent analytical and communication skills

• Experience with the Microsoft suite including expert knowledge of Microsoft Project

Desired:

• Relevant Project Management certification such as PRINCE 2 Practitioner

• Familiarity with high volume production and/or safety critical product management

• Experience of using Jira, SharePoint, or Agile development would be useful

Personal qualities:

• Able to work individually, but also fit well with the company's culture and a team-player!

• Good communicator

• Desire to succeed and deliver exceptional output

• Confident with a strong self-belief and a positive attitude

You should apply if:

• You are a reliable and structured professional and excel in a company where trust and integrity is the key foundation for everything we do

• You love rolling up your sleeves to get it done

• What we're doing at FA excites you!

Culture

• FA are in the simplicity business and they are building a team, who look at the world a little differently. People that look at the needlessly complicated and say 'that's nuts'. Folks that are bold enough to challenge convention. And brilliant enough to actually change it

Benefits

What's in it for you?

• The chance to make a real impact in a business intent on changing the face of the retail sector (and thus the end customer experience)
• A flat and collaborative team structure fuelled by an exciting mix of people welcoming both experienced people from the industry with both feet on the ground and tech-savvy dreamers who pave way for the new stuff. Come as you are and be yourself
• A unique opportunity to carve out your own dream job by simply making things happen at a pivotal time when the company's future is being shaped. We look for the brightest and smartest who tell us what to do
• Competitive salary & benefits
• Health insurance, income protetion insurance, pension, Travel insurance, 25 days leave plus 1 day for your birthday, Cosco membership...

Skill Set
Project Management, Product Delivery Management, Manufacturing projects