AESC | Project Control Manager

Location

Douai, Nord | France

Job description

AESC stands at the forefront of global battery technology, renowned as a top-tier lithium-ion battery manufacturer with facilities in Japan, the United Kingdom, the United States, and China. As AESC embark on a journey to establish new battery gigafactories in both France and the U.K., and to expand throughout Europe, they present an exciting opportunity for you to play an integral role in Europe’s most significant manufacturing ventures in recent years. Join us in pioneering large-scale industrial advancements and harnessing emerging technologies to meet the exponentially growing demand in the European electric vehicle market.

We are currently seeking a highly experienced Project Control Manager to join AESC´s team for a significant Engineering-Procurement-Construction project. This project involves the construction of large-scale production lines that have never been built before, aiming to achieve cell production volume at an unprecedented scale. The work environment is fast-paced and highly thrilling.

Responsibilities

• Time management
  • Responsible of the development, improvement, and maintenance of robust time schedules to ensure timely and cost-effective project delivery in alignment with PPC and industry standards.
  • Coordinate with the project management team and stakeholders to strategize and implement reliable, resource-loaded schedules.
  • Ensure the reliability, transparency, and applicability of schedules in adherence to PPC and industry standards
• Cost management
  • Responsible of the establishment and execution of a comprehensive cost management program for assigned projects.
  • Direct the preparation and regular updates of cash flow projections.
  • Provide strategic forecasts for project completion, anticipated man-hours and resources to optimize the cost forecasting process.
• Risk management
  • Collaborate with key stakeholders to identify and proactively manage project risks, leading the contingency management process.
  • Conduct routine SWOT analyses, proactively identifying risks and recommending strategic mitigation plans and scenarios.
• Claim management.
  • Continuously checking project delays, analyzing the delay's reasons, ownership, and impacts.
  • Confirm the credibility and validity of claims in strict adherence to PPC and industry standards.
• Project Management
  • Implement and maintain strong change management procedures within in-scope projects.
  • Deliver comprehensive monthly planning packages, presenting all required reports and documents to provide a thorough status update of in-scope projects.
  • Ensure seamless alignment between project objectives and organizational targets.
  • Validate the target performance quality of all project disciplines and stakeholders.

Background and Requirements

• +15 years of CAPEX project management experience, focusing on planning/scheduling, cost control, and change management, ideally within Automotive or High-tech industries.
• Demonstrate adept understanding of Work & Cost Breakdown Structure and project Coding structures, coupled with the ability to implement refined cost management work processes.
• Exhibit extensive experience in schedule setup, baselining, monitoring, and controlling on large-scale projects across all phases.
• Show a comprehensive mastery of risk and change management principles.
• Demonstrate adept problem-solving in complex, cross-functional environments.
• Expert level proficiency in Primavera P6, SAP and Microsoft Excel.
• Exhibit exceptional written and verbal communication skills in both English and French.
• Display strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Show an open-minded approach towards exploring novel ideas, coupled with a commitment to continuous learning.

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