Technical Project Manager

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Insensys
Fareham, United Kingdom

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Web Site: https://www.insensys.com/

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Title:

Technical Project Manager

Location:

Fareham 

Salary:

£45-£50,000

Job ID:

76506
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Job Description:

Through our innovative and agile people and processes, Insensys has been producing unique technology in fibre optic strain sensing since 2002. We have provided sensing systems to help power over 60 million homes globally with renewable energy.  We are excited to use some of this core technology to support other projects which positively impact the environment. 
We are keen to hear from people who want to make a difference and be part of a company that positively impacts climate change.
As a Technical Project Manager, you will be managing and coordinating projects within our engineering operations. Typically these involve the development of new products or evolution of existing products, and will involve multi-disciplinary teams. Additional requirements may occasionally arise to oversee projects in other areas of the business. The role will encompass all aspects of the project from initial requirements capture with customers, through to manufacturing handover.  A key part of the role will be preparing project budgets, resource forecasts and business cases. Planning, project scheduling, risk management, motivating and leading the team, problem-solving, and management reporting will feature in your day-to day activities.
This is a perfect opportunity for someone who has previous experience in project management in an engineering environment.
 
Job Responsibility:
  • Establish project requirements and deliverables
  • Liaise with all project stakeholders, developing business cases, budgets, resource plans and project schedules
  • Form, lead and motivate the team
  • Regularly liaise with stakeholders through the project, updating plans and schedules
  • Regularly report project status (financial and progress against milestones) 
  • Identify and mitigate risks throughout the project 
  • Lead project close out activities, including evaluating success and lessons learned 
 
 
Profile:
  • A strong team player, with proven experience of planning, tracking, and reporting progress, challenges, and risks.
  • A self- motivated person, largely responsible for managing their own daily tasks and timekeeping.
  • A strong communicator with rapport skills
  • Professional and passionate about success
  • Good problem solver with structured, methodical approach
  • Capable negotiator and decision maker
 
Experience:
 
  • Previous project management or coordination experience is essential 
  • Experience of project management in an engineering/manufacturing environment is advantageous
  • Technical background 
  • Strong commercial awareness 
  • Excellent time management skills and attention to detail 
 
 
Benefits
  • Early finish on Fridays
  • 33 days holiday including bank holidays
  • Option to purchase up to 3 additional days holiday
  • Premium private healthcare cover (increasing with family members based on tenure)
  • Sick Pay (increasing based on tenure)
  • Enhanced Workplace pension
  • Bupa Dental Package
  • Life Assurance – 4x annual salary
  • Christmas week shutdown
  • Free weekly fruit baskets and breakfast/lunch options
  • Car-sharing Scheme
  • Onsite kitchen facilities
  • Free onsite parking
  • Perkbox voucher scheme (discounts on retail stores)
  • Employee Assistance Program (Bupa)
  • Quarterly corporate presentation and awards ceremony with lunch
  • Quarterly company employee recognition event
 
At Insensys we support an environment of mutual trust and confidence with fair pay, benefits and opportunities for development. We are proud of our respectful and nurturing approach towards each employee, and our commitment in creating a clear training and development scheme for everyone. We welcome innovative ideas and are eager to hear employee opinions. Insensys continuously strives to be a great employer and is constantly searching for people who will share our values.