Project Manager

Project Manager

Permanent

Based in our offices in Pune

Leidos is a global science and technology solutions leader working to solve the world's toughest challenges in the defence, intelligence, homeland security, civil, and health markets. The company's 47,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers.

We have recently won some major projects within the UK and overseas with prestigious automotive customers. As a Project Manager, you will be part of a close-knit team running a portfolio of automation projects within the automotive sector.

Your Role and Responsibilities;

As a Technical Project Manager, you will work alongside the Project Manager Office, Engineering and Applications Departments for our clients, managing the Pre and Post Award phases of program execution. 

We are seeking applicants with Automotive industry experience on Assembly Tooling, Controls and Robotics Projects.

• Responsibility for administrating the Pre-Award Technical Scope of Supply and detailing the Acceptance Criteria.
• Detailing the proposal Risk Statements and validating the Risk Mitigation Strategies
• Validating the Basis of Estimate based on project past performance and current execution strategies
• Reviewing Supplier Technical Scope of Supply proposals to ensure the Basis of Estimate aligns with customer Request for Quotation / Request for Proposal contractual detail.
• Analysing Cash Flow Forecast based on Supplier and customer milestones.
• Generate detailed Program Execution Plans in Microsoft Project including resource profile requirements and loading.

• Reviewing and approving contractual proposal documents and ensuring key contract clauses for Scope of Supply, Acceptance Criteria and commercial offer are reviewed and validated before formal submission.
• Post Award resource management and Technical Execution oversight
• Quality control on technical deliverables according to contractual standards and requirements
• Effective resource allocation whilst maintaining the project timing requirements
• Program Execution Quality Management System oversight and Reporting in line with Leidos policies and procedures
• Maintain Program Execution Policies and documentation to generate performance reporting for monthly reviews.

Favourable If You Have;

We are looking for someone with excellent organisation, communication and leadership skills who has:

• Red Program Recovery – From analysis to acceptance.
• Proven track record in successfully delivering projects or task work packages in Automotive Body in White Projects.
• Able to demonstrate extensive experience in Project Management on Automotive Controls and Tooling Projects internationally.
• Strong technical experience in Automation and Controls.
• Good interpersonal skills and judgement for dealing with both internal and external stakeholders to develop strong working relations to support achieving objectives.
• Ability to engage and work within a multi-functional programme team comprising both customer, supplier and internal staff with an awareness of engineering principles.
• Able to demonstrate a sound understanding of business, finance and personnel management techniques and the commercial aspects of projects.
• The ability to communicate, negotiate and influence effectively.
• Excellent communication skills, including e-mail, presentations and reports.
• Proficient in Microsoft Projects and Track Record of detailed planning and resource profiling.

What we do for you:

At Leidos we are PASSIONATE about customer success, UNITED as a team and INSPIRED to make a difference. We offer meaningful and engaging careers, a collaborative culture, and support for your career goals, all while nurturing a healthy work-life balance.

Our reward scheme includes:

•    Group Medical Insurance

•    Group Personal Accident

•    33 days Annual Leave (including public and privilege holidays)

•    Group Term Life

If this sounds like you, please apply today!

While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.