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Project Manager (PM) / Project Management Officer (PMO)

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Posted on Jun 29, 2026 by CV-Library
Bedford, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom
Engineering
Immediate Start
£25 - £28.6 Hourly
Contract/Project
Project Manager (PM) / Project Management Officer (PMO)

Location: Milton Keynes (Hybrid)
Rate: £28.64 per hour PAYE
Contract Length: 12 Months

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager / Project Management Officer (PMO) to support the delivery of Connected Car Services programmes within a leading automotive organisation.

Working within the Connected Services (CCS) team, you will be responsible for managing projects throughout the complete software development lifecycle, ensuring successful delivery of connected vehicle technologies while coordinating multiple technical and business stakeholders.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced project professional with a background in automotive, connected vehicles, software development or IT to join a fast-paced, innovative environment.

Key Responsibilities

Manage projects through the full software development lifecycle, from project initiation through to deployment.
Plan, coordinate and lead project kick-off meetings with key stakeholders.
Build strong relationships across engineering, design and business functions.
Track project progress against milestones, gateways and deliverables.
Identify project risks and implement mitigation plans.
Produce regular project status reports for senior management.
Lead complex technical projects with cross-functional teams.
Introduce and drive continuous improvements to project management processes and methodologies.
Gather and analyse business requirements, translating them into technical project plans.
Coordinate end-to-end issue management, ensuring timely resolution and closure.
Lead change management activities and control processes throughout the project lifecycle.
Facilitate technical discussions and support decision-making relating to system design, development and testing.

Essential Skills & Experience

Degree qualified in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline.
Minimum 5 years' experience in Project Management within the Automotive, Connected Vehicle, or IT industry.
Proven experience delivering projects through defined vehicle milestones and programme gateways.
Strong understanding of project planning, governance and delivery methodologies.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities within a fast-paced engineering environment.

Desirable Skills

Project Management qualification such as PMP or PRINCE2.
Knowledge of vehicle electrical and electronic architecture.
Business-level Japanese language skills.If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website

Reference: 225305517

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Project Manager (PM) / Project Management Officer (PMO)

CV-Library

Posted on Jun 29, 2026 by CV-Library

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Bedford, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom
Engineering
Immediate Start
£25 - £28.6 Hourly
Contract/Project
Project Manager (PM) / Project Management Officer (PMO)

Location: Milton Keynes (Hybrid)
Rate: £28.64 per hour PAYE
Contract Length: 12 Months

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager / Project Management Officer (PMO) to support the delivery of Connected Car Services programmes within a leading automotive organisation.

Working within the Connected Services (CCS) team, you will be responsible for managing projects throughout the complete software development lifecycle, ensuring successful delivery of connected vehicle technologies while coordinating multiple technical and business stakeholders.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced project professional with a background in automotive, connected vehicles, software development or IT to join a fast-paced, innovative environment.

Key Responsibilities

Manage projects through the full software development lifecycle, from project initiation through to deployment.
Plan, coordinate and lead project kick-off meetings with key stakeholders.
Build strong relationships across engineering, design and business functions.
Track project progress against milestones, gateways and deliverables.
Identify project risks and implement mitigation plans.
Produce regular project status reports for senior management.
Lead complex technical projects with cross-functional teams.
Introduce and drive continuous improvements to project management processes and methodologies.
Gather and analyse business requirements, translating them into technical project plans.
Coordinate end-to-end issue management, ensuring timely resolution and closure.
Lead change management activities and control processes throughout the project lifecycle.
Facilitate technical discussions and support decision-making relating to system design, development and testing.

Essential Skills & Experience

Degree qualified in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline.
Minimum 5 years' experience in Project Management within the Automotive, Connected Vehicle, or IT industry.
Proven experience delivering projects through defined vehicle milestones and programme gateways.
Strong understanding of project planning, governance and delivery methodologies.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities within a fast-paced engineering environment.

Desirable Skills

Project Management qualification such as PMP or PRINCE2.
Knowledge of vehicle electrical and electronic architecture.
Business-level Japanese language skills.If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website
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Reference: 225305517

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