Senior Project Engineer

Company Description

XP Power is a global leader in providing essential power solutions to the Industrial Technology, Healthcare and Semiconductor Manufacturing Equipment sectors. We design and manufacture power controllers, the essential hardware component in every piece of electrical equipment that converts power from the electricity grid into the right form for equipment to function. Listed as a FTSE 250 company on the London Stock Exchange we are a fast-growing business, serving our global blue-chip customer base from 29 locations across Europe, North America, and Asia. We are extremely proud and committed to our culture that values Customer Focus, Flexibility, Knowledge, Speed, and Integrity. Joining our team means you’ll work in a high performing global organization where employees collaborate and strive to make XP Power the first-choice power solutions provider delivering the ultimate experience for our customers and our people.

Job Description

We are seeking a highly capable PMO Coordinator with a strong analytical mindset, exceptional project management skills, and the ability to synthesize complex information into clear and structured reports. This role requires a data-driven approach to ensure project visibility, alignment, and execution across multiple stakeholders.

The PMO Coordinator will be responsible for tracking, reporting, and optimizing project execution, working closely with cross-functional teams to assess manufacturing capacity, resource allocation, and operational constraints. The role demands proficiency in Power BI and the ability to develop automated reporting dashboards to enhance project transparency.

This is a critical role in maintaining strategic project governance, ensuring new and transfer projects are evaluated, prioritized, and executed efficiently without negatively impacting ongoing operations.

Project Governance & Coordination:

• Act as the single point of contact for project intake, working closely with external project managers and internal teams.
• Define and implement standardized project tracking systems to provide real-time visibility on project status, risks, and resource allocation.
• Develop and enforce project governance standards, ensuring clear documentation, approval processes, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Facilitate project reviews, ensuring alignment between Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Operations.

Factory Capacity & Resource Planning:

• Collaborate with Industrial Engineering and Production Planning to determine factory capacity before accepting new projects.
• Assess the impact of new projects on ongoing operations, preventing resource overload.
• Work closely with Process Engineering to evaluate tooling, manpower, and process readiness.

Reporting & Data-Driven Decision Making:

• Create and maintain weekly project status reports for senior management, ensuring transparency on milestones, blockers, and next steps.
• Utilize Power BI, Excel, and data visualization tools to develop interactive dashboards for tracking project progress and factory performance.
• Implement KPI tracking for NPI projects, ensuring data-driven decision-making across departments.
• Provide structured insights to optimize project prioritization and resource allocation.

Process Improvement & Risk Management:

• Identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies in project execution workflows and recommend continuous improvement initiatives.
• Work with Engineering and Operations teams to enhance the efficiency of the NPI (New Product Introduction) process.
• Mitigate risks by proactively analyzing historical project data and improving forecasting accuracy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Business, Project Management, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in project management within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong proficiency in Power BI, Excel, and data visualization tools.
• Solid understanding of capacity planning, resource management, and process optimization.
• Ability to synthesize complex data into clear, structured reports for senior leadership.
• PMP or equivalent project management certification.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications (Plus)

• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or operational excellence methodologies (Plus).
• Hands-on experience with manufacturing processes such as SMT, Wave, Box-build, and Assembly (Plus).

Additional Information

WHY WORK FOR US?

XP Power provides a safe and healthy working environment that is stimulating and collaborative, where employees are empowered to make a real difference. We place our people at the heart of everything we do. We understand that if we provide our people with the ultimate experience, they will provide the ultimate experience to our customers.

OUR PEOPLE – OUR POWER

XP Power is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to creating an environment where people are valued, supported and nurtured to deliver their best. Operating globally, we celebrate the cultural differences that exist in the countries in which we do business. Being a truly diverse and inclusive community helps us grow our business through innovation; attracting and retaining talent to engage the people who buy our power solutions. We know that by cultivating the ultimate experience for all our people, they will deliver the same to our customers.