Design Project Manager

About the Opportunity

Automotive / Studio Engineering / Design Project

Competitive Rates Inside IR35

12 Month Contract

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and manage design project activity for multiple workstreams, ensuring delivery stays on track.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders and relevant partners to gather requirements, confirm priorities, and remove blockers.
• Support day-to-day governance of project timelines, milestones, and deliverables to maintain smooth progress.
• Track status, risks, and actions, escalating issues early to protect quality and delivery outcomes.
• Maintain clear communication channels, providing concise updates that keep teams aligned and informed.
• Contribute to continuous improvement in ways of working, helping strengthen consistency across design projects.

About You

The Design Project Manager should have:

• Demonstrable experience in project coordination, project management, or programme support within an automotive design-focused / studio environment.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to communicate clearly across different groups.
• The ability to organize tasks, manage competing priorities, and keep delivery moving without losing attention to detail.
• Practical knowledge of tracking plans, milestones, and risks, with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• A collaborative working style and a genuine interest in the automotive sector and design delivery.

Eligibility

This Design Project Manager role supports the company's mission as a center of excellence for automotive design and engineering, created to deliver high-quality research and development for the wider automotive sector.

Benefits

By bringing calm oversight and sharp coordination to design projects, you directly strengthen how the company turns technical intentions into dependable outcomes. Every well-run project helps maintain delivery standards and supports innovation at pace within the automotive industry.

About Company

If the Design Project Manager opportunity sounds like a great fit, apply now and take the next step towards making a meaningful contribution within the automotive design landscape.

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