R&D Project Manager Job Listing at Anord Mardix in Kendal (Job ID WD201533)

Description

Anord Mardix, a Flex company, is a global leader in critical power solutions. With facilities around the globe, Anord Mardix leads in critical power infrastructure, supporting a myriad of industries, from financial institutions to data centers.

We develop skill sets, encourage curiosity, and enable empowerment – we turn jobs into careers. If this sounds interesting, we'd like to meet you. 

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we're looking to add a R&D Project Manager located in Castle Mills, Kendal – United Kingdom.

Reporting to the Global Head of R&D, the R&D Project Manager role involves managing the development process, mitigating risks, collaborating with stakeholders, and ensuring timely project delivery with zero risk to the customer using project management methodologies and tools.

What a typical day looks like:

• Working alongside the R&D Engineering team, deliver global required projects to specification, on time, on schedule, in line with the company standards of Quality and Safety and to budget to maximize the profits of the company.
• Manage multiple projects taking full ownership and responsibility (Including creating KPIs and dashboards).
• Implement and manage project changes and interventions to required timescales & cost restrictions.
• Control, monitor and manage assigned projects to include regular reporting against plans & where necessary intervening to ensure a timely delivery.
• Ensure effective, timely & appropriate solutions are developed, communicated & implemented to fulfil the business requirement.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with the client, colleagues and any other associated third party.
• Ensure project processes & documents are complete, current, and stored appropriately.
• Provide concise & accurate reports with the relevant KPIs to the Global Head of R&D as and when required.
• Promote, develop, and always extend any business of the company and in all respects conform to and comply with the proper and reasonable directions and regulations of the company.

The experience we're looking to add to our team:

• Requires a minimum of 3 years of experience in a project management role
• Project Management certification (Prince2 or PMP)
• Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related field or equivalent experience is desirable
• Self-motivated, enthusiastic, and conscientious with a high standard of attention to detail.
• Must be able to work accurately to deadlines in a busy and pressurised environment, demonstrate flexibility and understand basic electrical principles.
• Proficient in English is a must to lead advance technical discussions with international teams and stakeholders.
• Be technically competent with various software programs, including Microsoft Office.

• Demonstrated experience in Project managing projects in a electrical or mechanical engineering industry.
• Experience of switchgear/Busbar/Modular solutions is desirable
• Experience of working within a ‘New Product Introduction' or Product Development process is desirable

What you'll receive for the great work you provide:

• An environment where you will feel fulfilled by your work, valued for your contribution, and celebrated for your success
• A competitive salary and benefits package which includes:
  • A merit-based annual pay review
  • Enhanced annual leave
  • Employee recognition scheme and long service awards
  • Referral bonus
  • Volunteer days
  • Group Life Insurance, including a death in service payment and access to a virtual GP service 24/7 365 days a year
  • Sick pay scheme
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

• Flexible/Remote/Hybrid Work based on your Job Function
• Travel opportunities (role dependent)
• Support in your well-being by access to
  • Employee Assistance Programme offering free access to qualified counsellors and expert advice
  • On-site trained Mental Health First Aiders
• Access to various discount programs (including food, activities, gym memberships etc.)

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Anord Mardix is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email accessibility@flex.com and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. To be considered for a position at Anord Mardix, you must complete the application process first).