Account and Programme Manager – Engineering / Automotive

My client is a leader in innovative thermal and energy management solutions. They have a new opportunity available for an Account and Programme Manager on a permanent basis. This varied dual role will incorporate the following duties:

Program Management:

Lead program management activities with customers / OEM’s
Support pursuit opportunities for business development & new program sourcing with customers.
Ensure all customer/company milestones and financial commitments are met.
Develop and maintain relationships with key customer stakeholders in Purchasing, Program & Engineering departments.
Project manage timely completion of Gate reviews with task completion from the internal cross-functional team in EnterProj (Software) and Customer deliverables, eAPQP.
Lead customer visits to the company’s manufacturing locations and facilities.
Account Management:

Lead Account Management for Thermal Management Products supplied to customers / OEM’s
Lead pursuit opportunities for business development & new program sourcing with customers.
Lead quote process in conjunction with internal teams to ensure that all required financial metrics are achieved.
Ensure that all Account Management tasks are completed in enterProj.
Work to manage and improve profitability of program to financial targets.
To be considered for this exciting opportunity you will need the following:

Experience in commercial role or evidence of solid business understanding.
Experience in customer facing area.
Applied knowledge of project management techniques & systems.
Degree or equivalent qualification, preferably in mechanical engineering subject.
Excellent communication, administrative, organisational and planning skills
Ability to analyse financial summaries.
Experience of working in diverse and/or multi-cultural team
Willingness to travel
Flexibility to support split time zone activities when necessary.
Engineering knowledge of Thermal Management products preferred.
Package:

£55,000 per annum, possibly rising to £60,000 for the right person. Excellent benefits package – great holiday allowance, annual bonus and healthcare plan.

Apply today! Interviews in September