Senior Project Manager

Company Overview

Turntide Technologies designs and manufactures best‑in‑class electric motors, power electronics, energy storage, and thermal equipment.

Job Overview

Senior Project Manager based at the Gateshead site, reporting to the Vice President, PMO. The role leads a cross‑functional team to develop world‑class electrification solutions for high‑profile customers in construction, rail, autonomous guided vehicle, and commercial on‑road vehicle markets, ensuring success and alignment with Turntide’s mission.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing projects of various sizes through the entire development life cycle from pursuit through to project delivery and hand over to manufacturing, including bespoke customer product developments or off‑the‑shelf Turntide products as defined by the product roadmap.
• Leading a cross‑functional team of Engineers and supporting disciplines (e.g., Supply Chain, Quality, Finance) to ensure the project meets its requirements for time, cost, and quality (i.e., the project business case).
• Working with large OEMs or Tier 1 suppliers in markets such as automotive, rail, construction, marine, and commercial vehicles.
• Dealing with and communicating with stakeholders at all levels within Turntide and the customer organization.
• Developing and maintaining full project plans and other relevant project documents.
• Following the Turntide PMO Stage Gate process.
• Managing the project using appropriate program management tools (e.g., Lessons Learned, Risk Management, Financial Tracking/Reporting).
• Proactively identifying and resolving problems quickly and efficiently, avoiding the need for escalated support as much as possible.
• Identifying and reacting to change appropriately using formal change management processes.
• Identifying and developing new opportunities within projects alongside Sales or Product functions.
• Managing conflict within the project team or with customers.
• Negotiating with suppliers and customers to best support Turntide’s interests.
• Effectively managing project risk by identifying and implementing suitable mitigations, escalating to the Project Steering Group where required.
• Forecasting and tracking project spend, striving to enhance profitability and encouraging full cross‑functional team ownership of the business case.
• Supporting and deputizing for the VP of Program Management as required.
• Providing support, guidance, and development of Project Managers.
• Supporting the achievement of departmental KPIs through project delivery and development of departmental processes.
• Sharing best practice and supporting the Program Management team.

Requirements

• Familiarity with industry processes such as Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), and 8D.
• Proficiency in key project management techniques (e.g., risk and issue management, financial and cost management, resource management, and project control).
• Demonstrable excellent leadership and organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Proficient use of MS Project Professional and other MS Office products.
• Confidence in communicating project status—including financial metrics, risks, issues, and timing—to key stakeholders such as the Project Steering Group, Management Committee, and customers, adapting content and delivery to the audience.
• Ability to use various means to report project status (e.g., presentations, dashboards, summary reports).
• Experience working in an engineering environment and managing or contributing to the technical delivery of new product developments.

Bonus Points

• Experience working with large OEMs in Turntide’s key markets.
• Experience leading the development of new products or electrification products.
• Experience leading Innovate UK funded projects during application and delivery.
• Familiarity with engineering standards such as ISO26262, IEC61508, etc.
• Awareness and/or experience of customer contracts, supplier agreements, and working with third parties in a confidential manner.

Qualifications

• A degree or equivalent in an appropriate program management or engineering discipline.
• A project management qualification (e.g., APM PMQ) or significant relevant experience using formal project management methodologies.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Turntide Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

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