Project management specialist
Ingénieur, Commercialisation, services et gestion, Véhicules électriques et recharge, Véhicules intelligents, Nouvelles solutions de mobilité
General description
Project management specialists play a key role on teams tasked with launching new projects or delivering existing ones. n companies in the electric and smart transportation (EST) sector, they might work as a project manager or lead on special product development, production, or business development programs or projects. They work closely with multidisciplinary teams, often with a strong technical focus, to ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to the specifications under their responsibility. Project management specialists keep projects running smoothly and are responsible for tracking performance indicators. They help drive innovation and business growth in the EST sector.
Examples of tasks and responsibilities
- Ensure that the projects under their responsibility are delivered on time, on budget, and as set out in the project charter or specifications
- Manage project risks and the related decision-making process
- Communicate regularly with all stakeholders involved in projects to coordinate and streamline delivery
- Implement tools and processes that improve planning and workflow to increase productivity and quality
- Develop performance indicators and ensure project accountability
- Lead the project team and make adjustments in how priorities and contingencies are handled
Required skills
- Good knowledge of project management principles and tools
- Attention to detail and an ability to closely monitor activities
- Ability to work with technical teams on complex issues, often related to engineering or product development
- Knack for explaining highly technical concepts in understandable terms
- Excellent oral and written communication
- Leadership and good teamwork skills
- Knowledge of and interest in electric and smart transportation and technology
Required training
Specialization(s) that may be required
- Training in project management or a PMP qualification
- An engineering qualification for technical projects that require specific skills or expertise
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