Lotus Cars is renowned for crafting world-class, high-performance, and lightweight sports cars that are celebrated across the globe.

Lotus Cars Limited serves as the company’s manufacturing HQ in the UK, where we proudly produce iconic models such as the Emira and the all-electric Evija. As we continue to elevate our capabilities and global presence, we are seeking a PMO Lead to join our dynamic PMO team at our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Hethel.

Summary:

Lotus Cars builds world-class, high-performance and lightweight sports cars that are sold all around the world. 

Lotus Cars Limited is the manufacturing site of Lotus in the UK. Here we produce all sportscars types such as the Emira and the Evija. To bring the company to the level we want it to be, we are looking for the new role within the Programme Management Office Department to join us in our manufacturing plant based in Hethel.

The successful candidate will be responsible for Project Management of small and medium sized programmes, including the generation and management of multiple vehicle and external project plans. Details of this include overall timing, cost, and quality metrics, as well as reporting out to the Programme and senior teams with KPIs, risk and issues, maintaining momentum and achieving delivery of programme. 

The ideal candidate will also be required to build and manage project health tracking systems & support multiple projects, by engaging with other departments and Project Managers, to capture inputs to support gateways and milestones packs. 

What you'll do:

Main responsibilities to be lead through the team:

• Project Management of small and medium sized projects from KO (Kick Off) through to FSR (Final Status Report)

• Being an expert in MSP to capture and track project expenditures against project targets. Leading the MSP and expenditures. Being adaptable to project tracking methods to continuously improve on efficiency.

• Monitor and report out the aligned financial status of the project and generate the metrics for review at project meetings and senior reviews.

• Project monitoring and reporting of progress against the plan inclusive of mitigation activities. Lead Risk Management aspects

• Lead launch build phases ensuring robustness of KPIs with stakeholders.

• Hands on lead during builds on the shopfloor.

• Lead LCL Strategic Alliance Responsibilities

• Leading data analysis for multiple projects.

• Project Master schedule – Manage multiple project plans and report out statuses to the management team.

• Generate Financial metrics Project Investment/budget – Monitor and report out the aligned financial status of the project and generate the metrics for review at project meetings and senior reviews.

• A hands-on problem solver who can identify concerns relating the programme delivery (from scoping to execution).

• Lead preparation for build phases, create and implement mitigation plans, ensuring a capable and successful launch during all build phases.

• Identify and resolve/escalate issues preventing a go no go decision into business level milestones.

• Be a lead in continuous improvements for LPDS. Growing our central documentation and processes across the business in an aim to standardise our way of working in line with Lotus Tech.

• Work collaboratively across internal and external programme teams to support delivery

What you'll bring:

• Experience in managing teams, business processes, documentation, and similar projects in a Engineering degree or relevant qualification / applied experience.

• Programme management skills, delivered within an Engineering & Manufacturing environment.

• Manufacturing/Operation environment experience.

• Analytical, methodical & team focused.

• Lead large cross functional groups to achieve project goals

• Experienced with engineering or programme management of automotive components and systems.

• Thorough attention to detail.

• Must be proactive, a good communicator, have excellent attention to detail, be a team player & leader.

• Take a one team attitude to creating and driving success.

• Good communication and multi-tasking skills.

• Knowledge of purchasing and financial control.

• Detail-oriented.

• Self-motivated.

• Take ownership and responsibility.

• Proficient with general IT applications e.g., Excel, PowerPoint, MSP.

What we offer:

• We provide access to a Company Car scheme to make your commutes smoother!

• 25 Vacation Days + Bank Holidays: Recharge, explore, or binge-watch your favorite series with plenty of time to relax and enjoy life outside of work.

• Performance Bonus: Get rewarded for your hard work with an exciting, non-contractual bonus scheme—because great effort deserves great perks.

• Future-Proof Pension: Plan for your tomorrow while thriving today with a solid pension scheme to keep your future bright.

• Private Healthcare: Stay healthy and stress-free with premium healthcare coverage tailored to keep you at your best.

• We work hybrid, meaning you will be in the office when necessary and you can work from home when you're needed there.

Additional Information:

• This role will be working from our Hethel plant within our flexible working policy - 3 days per week on-site.

• Candidates must be eligible to work in UK without VISA sponsorship.

Our Company:

Group Lotus is a leading sports car manufacturer with over 75-year long history of iconic designs, groundbreaking engineering and legendary victories on the F1 track. Today we are transforming into a truly global performance car brand focused on the electrical future. In 2022 we launched the Eletre, the world’s first all-electric hyper-SUV, and in 2023 our fully-electric Hyper-GT, Emeya.  

As part of the Lotus team, you push boundaries. Those of the car industry and of your own. Every member of the Lotus family has some of the pioneering mindset of founder Colin Chapman in them. 

Hethel, Norfolk, England has been the home of Lotus for over 60 years, ever since Colin Chapman, our founder, started making championship-winning racing cars. In conjunction with production facilities in Norwich, and research facilities near Warwick, our UK sites offer a wide breadth of roles for all disciplines.

We're not just a car company; we're a diverse mix of talent from all walks of life. At Group Lotus, we firmly believe that diversity and inclusion are not just buzzwords but essential pillars of a thriving and successful organisation. Read more here: Equity, Diversity & Inclusion in Lotus Cars.

Do you want to know what Sophisticated, Rebellious and Pioneering mean for Lotus Cars Limited? Come and take a look at our career site and join the incredible adventure: https://lotusukmanufacturing.teamtailor.com/