IMI plc
IMI plc is a sector focused organisation at the forefront of delivering motion and fluid control technologies that create a more sustainable world, improving the quality of life for our customers and communities and ultimately delivering our purpose of Breakthrough Engineering for a Better World.

Driving cleaner, greener futures for commercial vehicles. We specialise in OEM engineered solutions that reduce emissions and improve efficiency, safety and comfort, helping create a healthier and safer environment for all. Together, we pave the way towards a more sustainable future.

Our one big team work fairly and effectively but most importantly together to ensure we maintain the foundations that have enabled IMI’s success through over 150 years of heritage.

Role Overview:

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Senior Project Manager to join our Americas Transportation team. The product portfolio of the Transportation business is relatively broad from small valve cartridges up to integrated systems with several valves. These products are mainly used in commercial vehicles and off-road vehicles.

As a Senior Project Manager you are a key role within the global team to deliver our projects that include new product development, existing product support and VAVE.

Key Responsibilities:

You will manage projects from initiation to the start of series production.  Key responsibilities include:

• Create business cases and financial summary.
• Present business cases and provide updates to Steering Committe.
• Create and maintain project schedule.
• Track project costs – labor, material, capex etc.
•  Follow APQP Toll Gate process.
• Work with customers, suppliers, engineering, manufacturing and other cross-functional departments to overcome hurdles and keep project on track to completion within approved costs.
• Support the global project management team initiatives – training, standardization of processes, use of common templates etc.

Critical Competencies for Success

• Bachelor’s degree with Project Management certification.
• Fluent English indispensable
• Approximately 5 years of project management experience in the production-orientated company.
• Project management experience of launching prouducts from concept to serial production.
• Experience in working within cross-functional teams and automotive core tools (APQP, PPAP).
• Experience in MS Project and Excel.
• Experience working within the Automotive sector is highly desirable
• Analytical Thinking: Strong analytical skills and the ability to think independently following structured processes.
• Collaboration and Influencing: Highly collaborative, with able to work effectively in cross-functional teams, to drive consensus and achieve objectives.
• Knowledge of the design of electro-pneumatic systems.
• Confident in dealing with customers and suppliers.
• A high degree of initiative, independent, goal-oriented work.
• High level of customer orientation with a commercial acumen.
• Fluent in English writing and speaking.
• Experience in working with global teams an advantage

Health & Safety

The physical demands described within the Key Duties & Responsibilities section of this job description are required to perform the essential functions of this position.  Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.  Please contact your local HR representative to discuss the specific Work Conditions and Physical Requirements of this role.  

Health, Safety, and Environmental Duties – At IMI we are all personally committed to protecting our people, minimizing our impact to the environment, the communities we operate in and our company. All members of our workforce have the duty to ensure the health, safety and welfare of themselves, others, and the environment. Every employee is expected to follow all HSE operating procedures, also to challenge any observed behaviors or unsafe acts.

Code of Ethics

IMI requires the highest standard of ethics in all business dealings, particularly with customers, suppliers, advisors, employees, and the authorities. In accordance with the IMI Way: Our Code of Responsible Business.

Changes to This Job Description

IMI may amend this job description in whole or part at any time.

IMI is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status.