Automotive Project Manager

We are currently seeking a Project & Portfolio Manager on behalf of our client, a family-run automotive recycling business based in Southampton, Hamoshire. This role offers an excellent opportunity for a skilled professional to lead operational improvement projects within a rapidly growing company committed to sustainability and efficiency. The Project & Portfolio Manager position is ideal for individuals with a proven track record in project delivery and business improvement initiatives, who thrive in dynamic environments and enjoy cross-departmental collaboration.

Benefits

for the successful Project & Portfolio Manager:

• Basic salary up to £40,000, dependent on experience
• Monday to Friday working hours
• Opportunity to work with one of the UK’s leading automotive recycling companies
• Close collaboration with senior management and directors
• Ownership of a broad range of operational improvement projects
• Company pension scheme and employee benefits package
• Long-term career development within a growing organisation
• The chance to make a measurable, lasting impact on business operations

Duties of the Project & Portfolio Manager:

• Support the planning, coordination, and delivery of the company's Business Improvement Programme
• Collaborate with Directors and Department Managers to identify operational opportunities
• Manage multiple improvement projects simultaneously across departments such as vehicle purchasing, dismantling, warehouse operations, parts sales, and customer service
• Implement changes to enhance efficiency, productivity, and customer satisfaction
• Monitor project progress, KPIs, and outcomes
• Balance resources to maintain operational integrity during project implementation
  
  Produce updates and reports for senior management
• Identify risks, issues, and opportunities throughout project life cycles
• Support managers with embedding new processes and ways of working
• Ensure improvements are sustained and deliver long-term benefits

Requirements of the Project & Portfolio Manager:

• Proven experience in business improvement, operational enhancement, or project management
• Ability to manage multiple projects successfully
• Highly organised with strong planning and prioritisation skills
• Excellent stakeholder communication skills across various levels
• Proactive approach with ownership and execution focus
• Strong influence and relationship-building capabilities
• Experience with in automotive, manufacturing, logistics, warehousing, or similar sectors is highly desirable
• Knowledge of methodologies such as Continuous Improvement, Lean, Change Management, PRINCE2, or Agile is advantageous but not essential

This is an excellent opportunity for a Project & Portfolio Manager to contribute significantly to a forward-thinking organisation. If you are ready to take on a challenging role with real impact, we encourage you to find out more about this exciting opportunity.