Technical Project Manager

Technical Project Manager

Team Horizon is seeking a Technical Project Manager for a client in Galway to lead R&D Mechatronic development programs.

Why you should apply:

• Our client has developed a stand-out culture of innovation, inclusion and development, and consistently features as a great place to work.


• Excellent contracting rates on offer.


• They put their people first and live their diversity and inclusion values embracing all perspectives.

What you will be doing:

• Lead R&D Mechatronic development programs.


• Coordinate & communicate with customers in a clear manner as the main technical interface between R&D and the customer.


• Liaise with functional leads to drive project timeline & ensuring R&D Mechatronic planning is in place to ensure project milestones are met. ? Ensure project timeline risks are understood, highlighted & mitigate.


• Liaise with functional managers to compile R&D costs for RFI’s / RFQ’s.


• Present project updates to peers, colleagues & management.


• Support other disciplines outside R&D, e.g. quality, process, purchasing, etc. in bringing the project to start of production (SOP).


• Support with all related SOP activities.

What you need to apply:

Priority Skills

• Minimum 5 year’s experience in project management of multidisciplinary teams in regulated environments such as automotive, medical devices or other similar environment.           


• Experience in dealing with customers with the ability to interpret customer requests with clear communication.


• Fluent in english with a clear and confident communication ability.      


• Extensive experience in planning of projects & use of planning tools such as MS project or similar planning tools.

Desirable Skills

• Technical background Mechanical or Hardware.


• Good knowledge of design validation (DV) & process validation (PV) programs.


• Experience in any or all of Mechanical, Hardware & Software design / technology environments would be advantageous.


• Knowledge of engineering drawings & drawing control is desirable but not essential.