Project Manager PMO II

Revit / BIM Coordinator — Mechanical Services

Strategic Accounts Manager

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer - Automation Technology

Senior SAP CO Consultant

Country Accountant

Senior Field Application Engineer (Sr. FAE)

Global Supply Chain Manager

Air Logistics Senior Manager - JFK Express Operations

Lead Quality Automation Engineer

Responsibilities: <ul><li>Drive PMO governance across multiple engineering projects.</li><li>Manage project portfolio tracking and governance activities.</li><li>Prepare and maintain leadership dashboards and executive reports.</li><li>Track project KPIs, milestones, risks, issues, and action items.</li><li>Facilitate Gate Phase/Toll Gate reviews and governance meetings.</li><li>Support New Product Introduction (NPI) projects throughout the product lifecycle.</li><li>Manage APQP and project documentation.</li><li>Standardize PMO processes and governance frameworks.</li><li>Drive Continuous Improvement initiatives using Lean/Kaizen methodologies.</li><li>Coordinate with global cross-functional engineering teams.</li><li>Support leadership reviews and executive decision-making through accurate reporting.</li></ul> Requirements: <ul><li>3–6 years of experience in PMO, Project Management, or Program Management.</li><li>Bachelors Degree in Engineering (BE/B.Tech) only.</li><li>Experience working in manufacturing or industrial organizations.</li></ul> Strong experience in: <ul><li>PMO Governance</li><li>Project Portfolio Management</li><li>Gate Phase / Toll Gate Process</li><li>APQP &amp; Documentation Management</li><li>Training Global Teams</li><li>Leadership / PMI Dashboards</li><li>Advanced Excel</li><li>New Product Introduction (NPI)</li><li>Executive Reporting</li><li>Stakeholder Management</li><li>Continuous Improvement (Lean / Kaizen)</li></ul> Preferred: <ul><li>Experience with Planisware or MS Project.</li><li>Exposure to Power BI or similar reporting tools.</li><li>Knowledge of Agile methodology.</li><li>PMI/PMP certification is an advantage.</li><li>Experience supporting engineering or product development organizations.</li></ul>

Responsibilities:&nbsp; <ul><li>Own and manage the Mechanical Revit model throughout the entire project lifecycle.</li><li>Coordinate Mechanical, Electrical, Architectural, and Structural models to identify and resolve clashes.</li><li>Convert schematic designs into accurate, coordinated, and constructible 3D Revit models.</li><li>Lead and mentor a remote BIM/Revit modelling team, ensuring quality and timely project delivery.</li><li>Act as the client-facing representative, presenting design updates and coordinating technical solutions.</li></ul> Requirements:&nbsp; <ul><li>Strong proficiency in Autodesk Revit with experience in Mechanical Building Services (HVAC) modelling.</li><li>Solid understanding of BIM processes, MEP coordination, and construction workflows.</li><li>Proven experience coordinating multidisciplinary projects and resolving model clashes.</li><li>Experience leading or managing BIM/Revit teams, including remote or distributed teams.&nbsp;</li><li>Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with confidence in client-facing meetings and technical discussions.</li></ul>

Responsibilities: Establish, Own, Execute continuously develop an agreed, sponsored commercial Account Plan that can meet the targets set across: <ul><li>Sales, Orders, Pipeline</li><li>Sales Product Mix</li><li>Margin/Profitability</li><li>Contacts across key functions and levels</li><li>Identify &amp; build positive relations with all account decision makers &amp; influencers who impact current or future business</li><li>Understand in-depth &amp; be able to articulate the client buying process</li><li>Identify, engage, secure revenue opportunities within assigned Account(s)</li><li>Understand &amp; Capture clients challenges &amp; requirements and resolve with reference to portfolio</li><li>Oversee and align the commercial and engineering response to tenders to client requirements</li><li>Finalize commercial process and secure purchase orders and framework agreements</li><li>Oversee effective handover to post order project management, product services &amp; customer support teams</li><li>Maintain oversight to all commercial related engagements for customer success/satisfaction and our performance as vendor</li><li>Knowledgeable on clients business, commercial condition, structure, strategy, operations and challenges. Be able to articulate this in terms of opportunity, growth, risk with respect to business</li><li>Be an effective advocate and communicator of the benefits in supporting your assigned accounts, within organization</li><li>Know and report your account numbers. Be continuously aware of targets and current business levels within the account for both year to date and forecast for order intake &amp; revenue information.</li><li>Responsible for reporting the narrative &amp; the numbers</li><li>Collaborate effectively with other sales and stakeholders at function, country, region and global level. To both gain and provide support so others can function and meet their responsibilities to the account</li><li>Provide all internal stakeholder and functional departments the account specific guidance and insights required so that they can execute their role and add value to the client</li><li>Build a multi-lane bridge between and the client organization. This may include R&amp;D, Product Managers, BU Engineers, BDM, Marketing, PMO, Services, Sales Operations &amp; Order Management, Supply Chain, Leadership &amp; Executive Management</li><li>Request &amp; Support marketing campaigns (ABM) &amp; activity that can grow to Client relations and business</li></ul> Requirements: <ul><li>Bachelor’s Degree or Higher Diploma in Science or Engineering or equivalent Data Centre industry experience</li><li>Relevant experience in the Data Centre business is required</li><li>Demonstrated ability to inspire and coordinate others as the position requires entrepreneurial spirit, high degree of customer affinity and a very strong to influence others</li><li>Demonstrable knowledge of Data Centre design and operations, a technical and engineering presence is preferred</li><li>Able to relate well as a peer to Leaders of target customers</li><li>Knowledgeable on how to identify and implement new tools and processes</li><li>A well rounded professional who knows When to support, When to lead, When to Listen and When to Direct</li></ul>

Responsibilities: This position is responsible for mechanical maintenance and assembling automation systems in the manufacturing. <ul><li>Maintenance work on mechanical, electronic and pneumatic systems, including inspections, cleanings and lubrications.</li><li>Creation of machine safety concepts and machine data concepts.</li><li>Design and optimization of automation solutions for production plants using PLC controllers, robotics, industrial image processing, drive technology, testing technology, safety technology and other automation technologies.</li><li>Programming and commissioning of PLC controllers, safety controllers and HMI systems.</li><li>Mechanical design, assembly and wiring of machines and plants.</li><li>Integration of robotic systems and other automated components into existing production processes.</li><li>Functional tests and performance tests on automation systems, troubleshooting and optimization of control programs.</li><li>Preparation of technical documentation, operating instructions and training material.</li><li>Collaboration in planning and implementing projects for modernization and expansion of our production facilities.</li><li>Support in training of new employees in using new automation technologies.</li><li>Introduction of Industry 4.0 technologies (such as 3D printing, AMR, predictive maintenance, simulation, ).</li></ul> Requirements: <ul><li>Bachelors Degree in preferably mechanical engineering, automation engineering, mechatronics or a similar qualification.</li><li>Min 3 years of experience in industrial automation.</li><li>Knowledge of Cam-controlled machines like: Bihler (prefered), Wafios, Finzer.</li></ul>

Responsibilities: <ul><li>Strategic Execution: Orchestrate end-to-end SAP CO solution design to meet global finance requirements, while fostering strategic alignment with upstream and downstream IT workstreams to ensure holistic aligned solution.</li><li>Analytical Expertise: Apply deep analytical skills to evaluate complex business requirements, modeling gaps and data into sound architecture E2E solutions across a multi-workstream and multi-region transformation programme.</li><li>Clear communication: Translates complex SAP CO technical concepts into business-friendly language, ensuring stakeholders share a clear and common understanding.</li><li>Collaborative Teamwork: Partner with Finance, Accounting Shared Service, Supply chain functions, manufacturing, and IT teams across Europe, India, APAC to ensure seamless integration of SAP solutions and business processes</li><li>Coaching &amp; Development: Actively pursues personal growth by seeking feedback and embracing learning opportunities, while providing leadership and coaching to team members on complex SAP/Non-SAP topics. Aligns team technical and professional development with broader organizational goals to build sustainable internal capability.</li></ul> Requirements: <ul><li>3+ years of IT-related work experience with a Bachelors degree or 5+ years of IT-related work experience without a Bachelor’s degree.</li></ul> Functional Knowledge: Apply proficient SAP CO knowledge with a strong emphasis on: <ul><li>SAP S/4 HANA Universal Journal (ACDOCA), Fiori apps</li><li>Product costing in cost estimates, cost variants both in legal and group valuation</li><li>Material Ledger actual costing</li><li>Revenue accounting in context of intercompany sales</li></ul>

Responsibilities: <ul><li>Manage full sets of accounts in accordance with US GAAP and applicable local GAAP.</li><li>Manage the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes, including conducting quality reviews.</li><li>Prepare and ensure the accuracy of statutory financial reports.</li><li>Coordinate and liaise with external parties such as auditors as required.</li><li>Ensure compliance to US GAAP, local GAAP and related international accounting standards.</li><li>Support organizational strategic initiatives within the organization.</li><li>Ability to work independently and under time constraints, to a high level of accuracy.</li><li>Undertake any other tasks and responsibilities as required.</li><li>Adhere to relevant quality, environmental, health, and safety management system requirements.</li></ul> Requirements: Basic Qualifications: <ul><li>MBA finance /MCOM/BCom, professional accounting qualification (CPA, CA, or equivalent) preferred.</li><li>5+ years of relevant accounting or auditing experience, preferably within a multinational company.</li><li>Fluent in English both written and spoken</li><li>Has a "can-do" attitude, pro-active, flexible mind-set</li><li>High level of accounting knowledge</li><li>Working knowledge of key systems (SAP, Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI etc.) is essential.</li><li>Is able to work in a dynamic environment and meet tight deadlines.</li><li>Good interpersonal and communication skills</li><li>Possess analytical and problem-solving skills.</li><li>Able to make sound and independent judgements.</li></ul>

Role Description: <ul><li>As a Senior Field Applications Engineer (FAE) at our client, you will be the technical face of ICT new technology connector solutions.</li><li>You will partner closely with account managers, product managers and end customers to drive new business through engineering and design-in support.</li><li>This role bridges our client products and customer designs, guiding requirements discovery, product selection, specification, and validation.</li><li>Core focus areas: e-mobility, high-speed data connectivity, low voltage and electromechanical solutions.</li><li>You will capture Voice of Customer insights to influence roadmaps and identify application opportunities.</li></ul> Responsibilities: <ul><li>Partner with account managers to support customers with engineering and design-in guidance.</li><li>Translate application requirements into connector and interconnect solutions.</li><li>Lead technical discussions in customer engagements.</li><li>Support specification and validation activities.</li><li>Capture Voice of Customer, market trends, and competitive benchmarks.</li><li>Support events like customer Techdays and trade shows.</li><li>Manage multiple stakeholders and collaborate cross-functionally with sales, product management, and engineering.</li></ul> Requirements: Experience Required: <ul><li>5+ years of experience in applications engineering, FAE, or technical sales.</li><li>Engineering degree preferred (Mechanical, Electrical, or similar STEM discipline).</li><li>Experience with connectors/interconnect systems preferred.</li><li>Strong customer-facing communication and influencing skills.</li><li>Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.</li></ul> Additional Qualifications <ul><li>Strong technical knowledge of connectors and cable assemblies.</li><li>Experience translating customer requirements into product specifications.</li><li>Exposure to e-mobility, high-speed data, and electromechanical systems.</li><li>Experience with Voice of Customer and competitive benchmarking.</li><li>Strong organizational and stakeholder management skills.</li><li>Willingness to travel.</li></ul>

Responsibilities: <ul><li>Drive Ent to end Supply Chain role for assigned product portfolio across globe with manufacturing plants, subcontractors and suppliers.</li><li>Ensure the availability of Finish Goods and raw materials in the supply chain, as scheduled, and the maintenance of inventory at the established levels. </li><li>They coordinate and integrate the flow of materials and information among suppliers, manufacturers, distributors and customers, identifying opportunities for improving efficiency, effectiveness and capabilities of the supply chain. </li><li>Resources are focused on continuous improvement of the supply and service level as well as the stock healthiness, benchmarks to monitor actual performance against goals and definition of Root causes to drive improvement.</li><li>Actively participate in the Sales and Operations Planning (S&amp;OP) process providing the supply status, reviewing the demand outlook, and helping to create the S&amp;OP recommendations that is reviewed and approved by the Business, then drive execution of supply plan.</li><li>Help secure end to end alignment of the Signals – Guarantee effective communication upstreams of the Supply Plan / Built plan to follow from the factories and assess / identify constraints Mid Long run.</li><li>Propose and design Scenarios planning to help decisions making</li><li>Managing phase In / Phase Out process execution from a planning perspective on dedicated part of the portfolio</li><li>Manage End to end inventory performance and the identification of revenue risks and opportunities, supporting the decision-making process for potential trade-offs, including allocation of capacity.</li><li>Being a focal point to the Business/Category and market communication on status of supply, assurance of supplies, escalations, and allocation management working closely with Business Customer Care teams, Business Demand Planning Teams as well as the DC logistics teams.</li><li>Driving continuous improvement for owned key performance indicators such as Complete and On Time, Inventory, revenue realization, Order to Cash Lead time, Forecasting Accuracy Lead continuous improvement of trade compliance, Lead and coordinate cross-functional supply chain transformation projects from assessment through execution and stabilization.</li><li>Identify operational gaps, process inefficiencies, organizational constraints, and systemic risks across logistics and supply chain operations.</li><li>Drive structured problem-solving initiatives focused on service improvement, inventory optimization, logistics efficiency, and operational execution.</li><li>Establish Supply Chain governance standards, project tracking mechanisms, escalation processes, and executive reporting cadence.</li><li>Monitor KPIs and operational performance indicators to identify trends, gaps, and improvement opportunities.</li><li>Lead workshops, Kaizen events, operational reviews, and transformation discussions with cross-functional stakeholders.</li><li>Ensure accountability and follow-through on action items, project deliverables, and implementation milestones.</li><li>Drive change management initiatives to support adoption of new processes, organizational structures, and operational standards.</li><li>Provide executive-level visibility through structured reporting, performance summaries, and leadership presentations.</li><li>Promote standardization, scalability, and continuous improvement across regional and global supply chain operations.</li></ul> General <ul><li>Data Analysis: Conduct thorough data analysis to identify trends, patterns, and opportunities for improvement.</li><li>Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including procurement, operations, and finance, to achieve project goals.</li><li>Reporting and Documentation: Prepare regular reports and documentation to track progress and communicate results to senior management.</li><li>Ensure process adherence and follow - up with ground team to provide an unparalleled delivery experience to customers/ cross functional teams</li></ul> Requirements: <ul><li>Bachelor or master’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Administration or related field from a Tier-1 college.</li></ul> Professional Experience&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<ul><li>Strong knowledge of US Export Control &amp; CN IM/EX laws and regulations.</li><li>10+ years in supply chain/material planning within manufacturing or OEM</li><li>Minimum 3+ years in a leader role</li><li>Strong skills in planning, forecasting, inventory control, and data analysis</li><li>Proven leadership, stakeholder management, and problem-solving abilities</li><li>Experience working in a fast-paced, global environment</li><li>Good English communication (verbal and written).</li><li>High level understanding of supply chain concepts- Network, Transportation, Warehousing &amp; Inventory etc.</li><li>Prior working knowledge in Analytics using Analytic tools is a Must</li><li>Must have- Excellent MS PowerPoint and Excel skills</li><li>Preferable- Power Bi, Tableau, SAP, SQL</li><li>APICS, Lean certification, IBF or equivalent certification is a plus</li></ul> Special Qualifications, Knowledge &amp; Skills <ul><li>Ability to perform multiple tasks, adjust quickly in short time frame with limited direct supervision.</li><li>Ability to create rapport with others and build a team environment</li><li>Ability to work flexible hours if necessary</li><li>Can apply first principles thinking to solve problems, Self-motivated and bias for action/ ownership</li><li>Strong written and verbal communication , organizational , motivational and time management skills</li><li>Excellent Facilitation skills</li><li>Want to work with some really smart people , and still raise the bar for all of us</li></ul>

Responsibilities: <ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Ability to plan, organize, lead and control staff to promote a workplace culture of teamwork, self-motivation, and pride within a diversified and multi-cultural work environment.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Develop next level leaders and managers in both leadership and management skills</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Supervise staff to meet business needs and facilitate successful outcomes by following carrier’s Service Level Agreement performance standards.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Ensure operational leadership is monitoring and instructing Lead Agents and Warehouse Agents to follow safety rules and safety standards that are in place. Wear a safety vest at all times while working, walking, or operating equipment within a our client warehouse.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Participate in recruiting activities, interviewing candidates and making hiring decisions.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Assist in employee relations and/or conflict resolution, prepare performance appraisals, provide input for counseling and terminations.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Demonstrate diligence required to maintain security under local Airport Police, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), and United States Customs/Border Protection (USCBP) Regulations and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Challenge any persons not displaying an airport I.D. badge within a WFS warehouse or any Airport Operational Area. (AOA).</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Prepare various operational reports, providing weekly and monthly data regularly, including special reports requested on an ad hoc basis.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Must complete injury reports and damage reports as required.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Authorize/ensure post-accident and post-injury testing is done as required.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Assist customer representatives in providing information and data for various compliance reports and audits.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Maintain records and appointments necessary for employment on the airport such as airport badge appointments, USCBP interviews, or other government-required meetings.</li></ul> Requirements: <ul><li>Bachelors degree (B. A.) from four-year College or university; or two to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience</li><li class="ql-align-justify">8-10 years of leadership and management experience withing the warehousing, logistics, or related industry.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Must possess leadership skills with the ability to train and develop personnel.</li><li>Attention to detail: Must possess the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy in operations, reporting, compliance, documentation, and performance metrics.&nbsp;</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Must be able to continually respond to and prioritize within a fluid work environment.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Must have ability to work across the 24/7 schedule based on the needs of the business.</li></ul>

Role Description: <ul><li>We are seeking an experienced Lead Quality Automation Engineer to join our growing Quality Engineering practice in Leeds.&nbsp;</li><li>This role is suited to a highly technical Quality Engineer who enjoys solving complex engineering challenges while working directly with clients across multiple industries.&nbsp;</li><li>You will play a key role in designing automation solutions, driving engineering best practices, mentoring team members, and helping organisations modernise their quality engineering capabilities.&nbsp;</li><li>As a Lead Quality Automation Engineer, you will remain hands-on with automation development while providing technical leadership across delivery teams.&nbsp;</li></ul> Responsibilities:&nbsp; <ul><li>Design, develop and maintain scalable automated testing frameworks for enterprise applications.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Deliver high-quality automation solutions using modern testing tools and object-oriented programming languages.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Work collaboratively with software engineers, architects, product owners, and business stakeholders throughout the software development lifecycle.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Champion Shift-Left Quality Engineering practices by embedding testing early in the development process.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Analyse application source code to identify defects, improve test coverage, and support overall software quality.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Contribute to Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines to enable efficient automated testing.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Apply AI-assisted engineering tools and Generative AI technologies to improve testing efficiency and engineering productivity.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance to junior engineers and project teams.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Support clients in adopting modern Quality Engineering practices and continuous improvement initiatives.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Participate in technical discussions, solution design, and engineering governance activities.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul> Requirements: <ul><li>Proven experience in Quality Engineering and Test Automation within enterprise environments.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Hands-on experience developing and maintaining automation frameworks.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Strong programming experience in one or more object-oriented languages such as Java, Python, C#, JavaScript, or TypeScript.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Experience with modern automation frameworks such as Playwright, Selenium, or equivalent.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Experience working with cloud platforms including AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Good understanding of Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) principles.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Experience working with AI productivity tools such as GitHub Copilot, Claude, or similar technologies.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and Shift-Left Testing methodologies.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to work directly with clients.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Demonstrated ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul> Preferred Qualifications&nbsp; <ul><li>Commercial experience implementing Generative AI solutions within Quality Engineering.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Experience working within consulting or professional services organisations.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Knowledge of Agentic AI concepts.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Familiarity with LangChain and LangGraph.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Experience mentoring engineers and providing technical leadership.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Exposure to both public and private sector projects.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul> Personal Attributes&nbsp; The successful candidate will demonstrate:&nbsp; <ul><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Adaptability in fast-paced consulting environments.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>A continuous learning mindset with evidence of ongoing professional development.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>A collaborative approach with the ability to influence technical and non-technical stakeholders.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul> Working Arrangement&nbsp; <ul><li>This role follows a hybrid working model with an expectation of approximately two to three days per week onsite, depending on client requirements.&nbsp;</li><li>Some travel to client locations may be required.&nbsp;</li></ul> Security Requirements&nbsp; <ul><li>Candidates must either hold Security Clearance (SC) or be eligible to obtain SC Clearance in accordance with UK Government requirements.&nbsp;</li></ul>

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