The Company
Elma Electronic is a global designer and manufacturer of products for housing electronic systems. The company provides everything from components such as modular enclosures, cabinets and backplanes up to complete standard or custom system platforms and the latest in Embedded Computing Products including Embedded “Application Ready” systems, SFF, SBCs, Ethernet Switches, Storage Modules and Intelligent System Monitoring. Elma also manufactures a range of precision rotary switches and encoders.
Founded in 1960, the Elma Group has production facilities and sales offices worldwide serving the mil/aero, industrial, research, telecom, medical, and commercial markets. The company offers a fast, flexible response to customer needs and an extensive practical knowledge in tailoring solutions to specific applications.
Due to expansion plans, Elma Electronic UK is now looking for the right person to fill the position of Project Manager. The successful candidate must have previous experience and a proven track record of managing projects covering product Design, Development and Manufacturing phases. The candidate will hold Prince 2 certification or equivalent Project Manager qualifications.
Position
Project Manager
Reporting to
Sales & Marketing Director
Key responsibilities
· Manage all aspects of the project following order placement though to delivery/customer acceptance of the product or service supplied
· Create and deliver project plans (Microsoft Project) and revise as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements of complex projects
· Utilise the company’s ERP and CRM system (Microsoft Dynamics 2012) for information gathering and activity tracking purposes
· Provide necessary documentation deliverables to the customer by working with internal departments to ensure compliance to customers Statement of Work (SoW)
· To work closely with internal departments to ensure milestones are met from Engineering/Design, Procurement through to Production and delivery to the customer
· Ensure payment milestones are met and invoiced on time
· Arrange and chair project review meetings with the customer which may be held at Elma or the customers premises
· Arrange regular telephone/Teams’ conferences with project stakeholders
· Generate and circulate meeting minutes and actions
· To provide timely responses and exceptional levels of service to all enquiries at all times
· Ensure that any export regulations that apply are adhered to and compliance is achieved
· Manage customer returns for upgrade, re-work or warranty repairs when part to a specific project
· Development and maintaining key relationships with customers
· Provide a monthly report on activity and performance of all “live” projects
· To freely share knowledge, insight, best practice and ideas
Skills and Experience
· Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a project manager in a similar role
· Proven track record of managing multiple projects which are typically of a complex nature
· Proven listening, negotiating and influencing skills
· Numerate and literate with excellent verbal and written communication skills
· Excellent communication skills
· Able to deliver clear and concise instructions and feedback to both internal departments and customers
· Critical Thinker - must be analytical, with the ability to interpret information quickly
· Both pro-active and re-active when necessary to ensure timescales are met
· Highly organised, with strong time management and planning skills, meticulous attention to detail and a proven ability to multi-task
· Able to meet tight deadlines and remain calm under pressure
· Ability to carry out responsibilities with minimal supervision but work closely as part of the Sales/Commercial Team
Required Qualifications
· Prince 2 Certification or Industry recognised qualification in Project Management
· APM Qualification
· SCRUM Master
· Agile
· Waterfall
· Kanban
Note: Due to the nature of our work the successful candidate must be a British National / Hold British Citizenship.
This is a very customer facing role so the right candidate must be commercially astute and comfortable in working face to face (physically and virtually) with customer contacts.
Elma Electronic UK Ltd offer a range of benefits:
· Competitive salary
· Company pension scheme
· Discretionary company bonus
· 33 days holiday including statutory holidays.
· Life insurance 4 x Salary
· Medical cash plan
· Free onsite parking and easy access from the A421
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
Experience:
- Project Management: 5 years (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
