Vacant job

Job Description

We are now looking for a Project Engineering Manager!

You will have overall technical responsibility for leading and delivering complex engineering projects within specified parameters for quality, cost, and time. You will act as the central link between project management and the technical teams, driving the development of innovative solutions and ensuring that all contractual requirements are met from concept to final delivery.

This is a consulting assignment through Randstad for 6 months with our client in Västerås.

Responsibilities

To be responsible for the technical and contractual content of the project. You ensure delivery in accordance with quality, cost, performance, and schedule.

Main responsibilities

• Technical responsibility: Ensure customer approval of the project solution and manage technical risks.
• Team leadership: Functionally lead the project's engineering team by distributing tasks and following up on activities.
• Finance & Planning: Be responsible for the budget (QCD) for the engineering part of the project.
• Interface: Act as the link between project management and the technical teams, as well as manage contact with customers and suppliers.
• Change management: Act as chair of the project's change control board (Change Control Board).

Qualifications

Educational requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or another scientific field.
• Preferred: Master's degree in business administration (MBA) or project management.

Experience

• Engineering background: You must have experience of the entire lifecycle of a project, from start to delivery.
• Leadership: Practical experience in leading teams, either directly (hierarchical) or functionally.
• Financial control: Experience in cost and planning control within technical projects.
• Customer relations: Familiarity with managing customer relationships in contractual situations.

Preferred specialist knowledge

• Knowledge of products and services within various market segments (urban transport, rail, etc.).
• Experience in safety work (Safety background).

Personal qualities

• You need to be good at communicating and collaborating.
• Decision-maker: Ability to make decisions and think analytically and critically.
• Problem-solving: A natural inclination to solve problems and be resilient.

Experience

Engineering education
Product development
Engineering Management
Finance
Management

About the company

Randstad

At Randstad, we know that everyone has a place in the labor market. With operations across the country and in all areas of expertise, we help people find jobs that feel good and where they have the opportunity to grow, develop, and reach their full potential.

With nearly 600,000 employees in 38 countries, Randstad is a world leader in HR services, aiming to be the world's leading and most appreciated partner in the labor market. By combining our passion for people with the power of today's technology, we help people and companies achieve their full potential. We call it Human Forward.