Role Overview
As a Project Manager, you will be responsible for leading projects for our ATS customers. You will oversee the entire project lifecycle, from planning and execution to delivery and post-implementation support You will collaborate closely with the Senior Project Manager to support weekly and monthly reporting requirements.
Why Work For US!
We are proud to be a certified “Great Place to Work®”. Employees at ATS UK feel empowered to have their voices heard, their opinions are valued, and they see that our actions match our words. At ATS UK, everyone can bring their whole selves to work, and everyone has an equal opportunity to reach their full potential.
How You Will Make an Impact
- Presentation Skills: Ability to effectively communicate project updates, insights, and recommendations to stakeholders through clear and engaging presentations.
- Strong Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills to convey complex information clearly and concisely to diverse audiences.
- Leadership Qualities: Proven ability to lead and inspire teams, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment.
- Influencing: Skilled in influencing stakeholders and team members to achieve project objectives and overcome obstacles.
- Problem Management: Strong problem-solving skills to identify issues, develop innovative solutions, and address challenges throughout the project lifecycle.
- Stakeholder Management: Demonstrated capability in building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders at all levels, ensuring their needs and expectations are understood and addressed.
- Accountability: Takes ownership of project outcomes and ensures that commitments are met within agreed timelines and budgets.
- Financial Management: Proficient in financial management principles, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost control, to ensure projects are delivered within approved budgets and financial objectives are met.
Success Looks Like
- Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, ensuring alignment of project objectives with business goals and expectations.
- Delivery of Projects: Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of projects for ATS customers, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
- Financial Management: Manage and track project expenditures to ensure cost-effectiveness throughout the project lifecycle. This includes financial forecasting to senior management as required.
- Cost Control: Implement effective cost control measures to manage project expenditures within approved budgets, identifying cost-saving opportunities where possible.
- Effective Risk and Mitigation Management: Identify potential risks and issues early in the project lifecycle, develop mitigation strategies, and proactively monitor and manage risks throughout the project execution.
- Documentation: Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial documentation, including budget reports, cost estimates, and financial projections.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with project managers, finance teams, and other customer stakeholders to ensure seamless communication and coordination.
- Quality Assurance: Conduct quality assurance checks on financial aspects of project deliverables to ensure alignment with project objectives and organizational standards.
- Project Status Reporting: Develop and deliver regular project status reports to stakeholders, highlighting key milestones, risks, and issues, and proposing recommendations for resolution.
- Data Analysis: Conduct full analysis of project data, including financial metrics, budget tracking, resource allocation, and lifecycle.
- Process Improvement: Continuously evaluate and enhance project management and financial processes to optimize efficiency and effectiveness.
What You Will Bring to the Team
- Strong experience in managing large-scale projects, with a deep understanding of project management methodologies, tools, and best practices.
- Outstanding communication abilities, both in written and verbal form, essential for effective team collaboration, client interaction, and reporting.
- Exceptional leadership qualities to guide and inspire the team. The ability to mentor subordinates, fostering their professional growth and development.
- A strong team player who can work effectively with other departments and stakeholders, maintaining harmonious and productive relationships.
- A focus on delivering results, not just completing tasks. This includes meeting deadlines, staying within budget, and achieving the desired outcomes.
- The capacity to adapt to changing environments and situations, managing any shifts in project scope or organizational needs with agility.
- An eye for detail to ensure high-quality deliverables and adherence to standards and specifications.
- An ability to positively influence the team culture, bringing enthusiasm, motivation, and a commitment to excellence.
- The ability to see the big picture, plan strategically, and execute projects that align with the organization’s goals.
- A keen problem-solving mindset, capable of addressing challenges and obstacles in a constructive and efficient manner.
Your Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Project Management, Business, / related field / equivalent experience.
- Added Advantage – PMI / PMP certification
- Min 5 years of Project Management experience delivering MES/MOM, IT/OT, and/or Controls and Automation solutions in manufacturing.
- Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent projects with successful outcomes.
- Strong leadership, coaching, & mentorship skills to develop & empower high-performing teams.
- Excellent verbal & written communication skills (English) with a focus on influencing stakeholders.
- Skilled at building relationships & fostering collaboration across diverse teams.
- High business acumen & a cross-functional mindset.
- Innovative, forward-thinking approach to improving processes & efficiency.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management tools.
Please note that due to the nature of our customer operations and the requirement to obtain Security Clearance, we are only able to accept applications from UK Citizens.
How We Will Reward You
The benefits of working for ATS UK include:
- 23 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year to a maximum of 28 days, plus bank holidays
- Paid family support days
- Private healthcare
- Home office provision
- Discretionary performance related bonus
- Access to a fee-free mortgage service and other financial advice through our wellbeing partner
- Access to mental health first aiders (MHFA trained)
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Monthly wellbeing events including yoga, meditations, mental health awareness sessions, fitness challenges, and more!
- Life assurance
- Employee ‘away days’
