Project Lead (Government Relations)

Job Description:

A luxury autmotive OEM is looking for a Project Lead to join their team in Coventry.

Job Description:  

• The role is for a project leader with a background in support of cross-functional projects with multi-stakeholder requirements.
• The primary purpose of the role within Research is to support the collaborative R&D strategy development, planning and delivery of collaborative R&D projects working cross-functionally, with partner organisations in industry and academia, and leveraging government funding to accelerate and scale up R&D projects.
• High degree of numeracy, attention to detail
• Planning and coordination of work across multiple projects to meet deadlines - High level of organisational skills
• Effective communication across internal cross functional teams and external 'customer' facing
• Qualification: A level / HND +

Experience

• Previous work experience within a business planning / project management office environment
• Proficient in use of Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel, previous use of enterprise systems (e.g. SAP)
• Cross functional working - planning own work and responsive to support requests
• Self-motivated and able to operate with low supervision
• Preparation of formal documentation to prescribed standards
• Control and management of confidential information including GDPR compliance

Desirable experience:

• Previously worked in/around government funded collaborative R&D projects, e.g. Innovate UK and EU
• Previously worked within an accountancy audit / regulated finance framework
• Role is based at National Automotive Innovation Centre at University of Warwick (NAIC).
• Parking permit included for University of Warwick managed carparks
• Some occasional travel to other JLR sites may be required.
• Some hybrid work arrangements possible for remote/home working

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