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Project Management Placement Student
Sensata Technologies – Managing Change Management Projects for Automotive Customers (Placement Student)
Sensata Technologies is one of the world’s leading suppliers of sensing, electrical protection, control and power management solutions. We design and manufacture devices that help satisfy the world’s growing need for:
- Safety
- Energy efficiency
- A clean environment
Our solutions serve these markets:
- Automotive
- Appliance
- Aircraft
- Industrial
- Military
- Heavy vehicle
- Heating, air-conditioning, and ventilation
- Data and telecommunications
- Recreational vehicle and marine
What We’re Doing
Sensata Technologies develops and produces sensors for automotive applications. Car manufacturers face increasing demands for:
- Performance
- Safety
- Efficiency
- Clean emissions
We contribute to an environmentally friendly industry with innovative products. Our culture is defined by:
- Dynamic, open, proactive mindset
- One Sensata, can-do attitude
- Obsession with winning
- High flexibility
- Close alignment with customers
Main Duties Will Include
- Manage change management projects for automotive customers (OEMs) under the guidance of experienced Project Managers.
- Oversee the planning, organisation, and flawless execution of high-volume-manufacture projects.
- Lead cross-functional teams to meets:
- On-time delivery of project milestones
- Internal and external customer requirements
- Assist Project Managers in project management administration functions.
- Collect, analyse, and report on project performance data for Senior Management.
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Essential Criteria
The role targets candidates with:
- A 2:1 degree, or on course for one, in:
- Engineering
- Business
- Related discipline
Core competencies:
- Problem-solving & judgment: Assess options/implications and identify solutions.
- Communication skills: Clear written and verbal exchange to meet diverse needs.
- Time management: Discipline to set and meet deadlines.
- Teamwork: Ability to collaborate for results.
- Performance under pressure: Deliver targets whilst meeting tight deadlines.
What We Offer
- Culture: Friendly, open workplace with global colleagues.
- Expertise: Work with subject matter experts tackling tough technical/operational challenges.
- Achievement focus: Results and performance drive our commitment — enjoyed with balanced work-life priorities.
- Tools & Scess: Access to state-of-the-art methodologies and meaningful projects.
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Logistics & Benefits
- Start times: Flexible between 7:30am–9:30am.
- Holidays: 33 days (pro-rata for part-time roles).
- Overtime/holiday exchange: Paid overtime or convert extra hours to paid leave.
- Parking: Free onsite options provided.
Support & Policies
- Training & development: Sensata offers ongoing support and a comprehensive Induction programme for new recruits.
- Medical & testing: All suitable candidates must undergo a medical examination (inclusive of a drugs test).
Collaborating at Sensata: "Smarter Together"
- Joining forces with the world’s most talented teams – motivated by constant innovation.
- Global collaboration fosters diverse perspectives through respect and open communication.
- #OneSensata: Transcending silos to solve meaningful challenges together.
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