Technical Project Manager

About the Position

We are seeking a Technical Project Manager with a strong engineering background to lead a premium UK Automotive account, ensuring technical quality and operational excellence. As the Technical Project Manager, you will serve as the operational lead and deputy to the Key Account manager for a Premium UK Automotive account, bridging the gap between strategic objectives and daily execution.

Responsibilities

• Operations Management & PMO: Lead daily stand-ups and manage the operational rhythm to ensure the team meets all account targets. Support with financial management of the project.
• Technical Quality: Act as the primary point of accountability for technical quality, ensuring customer deliverables meet stringent client standards.
• Action Tracking: Categorize and drive the team board; prioritizing Urgent vs. Important actions to prevent delivery bottlenecks and provide operational clarity to the account team.
• Tactical Execution: Translate high-level strategy into specific, assignable tasks for the engineering account team.
• Reporting: Maintain real-time visibility on project health, providing the Account Lead with accurate data for client leadership and "A-panel" meetings.
• Team Oversight: Manage workload distribution across the team; providing mentorship where necessary and empowering engineers to lead.

Requirements

• UK Work Culture: Minimum of 5 years’ experience working within the UK corporate culture, with a deep understanding of local professional standards and communication.
• OEM Experience: Proven track record of handling a Car OEM in the UK Midlands, specifically adept at navigating the unique requirements of the luxury automotive environment.
• Technical Background: Strong engineering foundation with the ability to oversee complex technical delivery and quality assurance.
• Operational Leadership: Direct experience in Line Management or leading technical squads.
• Client Communication: Exceptional soft skills with the ability to represent the team professionally in high-pressure onsite client meetings.
• Project Governance: Expert in managing technical task boards (e.g., Jira, Azure DevOps) and balancing competing priorities.

Nice to Have

• Financial Support: Assist the account leadership in business unit management by contributing to internal financial tracking and budget administration.
• Forecasting Assistance: Support periodic forecasting exercises, ensuring data accuracy to help align account resource planning with commercial targets.

We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Remote work options
• Professional development budget

About the Company

Luxoft is a leading global provider of digital transformation and technology services, empowering businesses to innovate and thrive in the digital age.

Languages

• English: C2 Proficient
• Hindi: C2 Proficient

Employment Type

• Full-Time