Project Planner - Test & Development

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Supporting the creation and optimisation of Test and Development plans for vehicle and rigs, ensuring all stakeholder requirements are met and meets budget

Skills:

• Ability to work independently and proactively, taking full ownership and responsibility for own work; fully invested in achieving a successful result.
• You view things as a team rather than individual project level, considering the wider team needs.
• Strong interpersonal/communication skills, including ability to manage/lead/support stakeholder relationships and communicate effectively at all levels.
• A planning mindset, including understanding of the principles of test plan creation
• Knowledge of vehicle systems and its interactions
• Excellent organisational skills with verbal and written communications skills is paramount
• Excellent ability to work with various departments with good interpersonal skills to build relationships with stakeholders o Strong Engineering skill set through the full product cycle from concept to launch
• Ability to understand and present technical data to Management
• Proven influencing, facilitation and negotiation skills
• Ability to challenge status quo and provide win-win solutions

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Experience:

• Previous project planning delivery experience within New Product Introduction.
• Solid experience of cross functional working across multi-disciplined teams to lead problem resolution
• An understanding of test methodology in mechanical and/or electrical disciplines
• Experience of working in the Automotive or other relevant Engineering industry
• Reporting and presenting technical data to Stakeholders at all levels
• Primavera P6 planning tool knowledge will be desirable

Education:

• Relevant degree or equivalent experience or relevant apprenticeship or equivalent experience preferred.
• Previous experience and background in programme planning and/or vehicle testing accompanied with proven track record of successful delivery of programme delivery

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