Quality Manager - Projects

Reference: 177631
Place of work: United Kingdom, Birmingham
Sector: Infrastructure & Cities Sector
Job Category: QualityThe Quality Manager in Projects (QMiP) acts as a catalyst for management system compliance and continuous improvement over all project phases by influencing actions for quality, the QMiP having the authority to intervene at any stage in the project in situations of non-conformance in proceedings, or detriment to project results.
What are my responsibilities?
• Analysing quality requirements at the bid phase to comply with the Business Management System and defining the requirements and resources for quality in the project in partnership with the Bid Team and proposed Project Manager
• Supporting Project Managers in developing the management plans, objectives and targets for quality, that are aligned with client and contract specific needs, and that meet the requirements of the Business Management System
• Ensuring the effective execution of management plans to achieve quality, through the quality gate process, and the active participation in readiness checks and quality gate reviews
• Supporting Project Managers in ensuring quality control through the supply chain with focus on the supplier capability, qualification, assessment, and the selection processes, and the interface relationships for quality, including partnerships and collaborative working arrangements
• Investigating and ensuring action to eliminate the cause of potential non-conformities to prevent their occurrence and in all cases of non-conformity, the actions to eliminate the root cause and prevent a recurrence
• Planning and coordinating continuous improvement actions for all phases of the project to share good practice, feedback experiences and drive best practice, typically through continuous improvement workshops, lessons learnt reviews, etc.
• Planning and conducting project specific internal and external supplier audits, etc. and ensuring implementation of required actions, including the follow-up of corrective actions to a conclusion
• Managing professional feedback to and from the customer and acting as the internal voice of the customer on quality matters, including complaints, non-conformities, etc. to ensure satisfactory outcome
• Reporting quality status, quality incidents and root-cause-analysis and participating in quality status reviews
• Identifying qualification requirements and initiating training for project employees to ensure knowledge of quality methods to be applied, process awareness and enhancement of knowledge
What do I need to qualify for this job?
• Expert or advanced knowledge of project management processes and tools for controlling project delivery, including contract law, change management, risk management, etc.
• Advanced knowledge of engineering safety (e.g. CELENEC/ RAM/Safety/assessment), configuration management, document management, verification and validation, and associated products and processes. Must have experience working in an engineering safety critical work environment
• Expert or advanced knowledge of 9001 quality management systems and processes, including quality and milestone planning, quality assurance, quality reporting and audit management
• Must hold a QMS Lead Auditor Certificate (or equivalent), with multiple experience leading QMS audits of external organisations for type A and B projects, or for type C, D, E & F projects, hold an Internal QMS Auditor Certificate (or equivalent) with multiple experiences undertaking internal QMS audits and some experience participating in QMS audits of external organisations
• Must be client focused, with a passion to achieve internal and external client satisfaction
• Must have the energy and capability to use own initiative to manage and influence people deliver required results
• Must be an excellent team player and able to work with, coach, mentor and energise others in the team
• Must have a good analytical approach with drive and orientation to achieve results and required quality in execution
The Siemens Infrastructure & Cities Sector with approximately 90,000 employees, focuses on sustainable technologies for metropolitan areas and their infrastructures. Its offering includes products, systems and solutions for intelligent traffic management, rail-bound transportation, smart grids, energy efficient buildings, and safety and security. The Sector comprises the divisions Building Technologies, Low and Medium Voltage, Mobility and Logistics, Rail Systems and Smart Grid
Siemens, the leading global engineering and technology services company, has been active in the United Kingdom for over 170 years. We provide innovative solutions to help tackle the UK's major challenges, across the key sectors of energy, industry, infrastructure & cities and healthcare. Siemens has a significant presence throughout the UK, with 12 manufacturing sites and more than 25 major offices.
Siemens offers a comprehensive reward package which includes a competitive basic salary, bonus scheme, generous holiday allowance and pension. Through our flexible benefits scheme you can select benefits that best suit your lifestyle, including private healthcare.
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How do I apply?
We are looking forward to receiving your online application. Please ensure you complete all areas, of the application form, to the best of your ability as we will use this data to review your suitability for the role.
What else do I need to know?
Siemens is dedicated to quality, equality, and valuing diversity, and we welcome applications that reflect the diversity of the communities within which we work.