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Melksham
Ashley & Finch Recruitment
Project manager
Posted: 9 July
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About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Project/Programme Manager to lead high-impact engineering and manufacturing projects from initiation through to delivery. You will oversee the management of contracts, project deliverables, and bids while driving product variations and continuous improvements. This role is pivotal in ensuring successful project execution, meeting commercial and technical objectives, and delivering on time and within budget.Key Responsibilities

* Develop detailed project scopes, objectives, and plans, ensuring stakeholder alignment and compliance with technical, commercial, and regulatory requirements.

* Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation, including schedules, budgets, risk registers, and status reports.

* Coordinate internal and external resources, including vendors, to ensure seamless project execution.

* Conduct budgeting, cost analysis, and proposal reviews to ensure financial viability.

* Design projects, estimate budgets, schedule timelines, assign tasks, and monitor team progress.

* Track and analyse project performance, ensuring milestones and KPIs are met.

* Lead planning and budgeting processes, maintaining strong financial oversight.

* Provide leadership and team management, fostering collaboration across cross-functional teams.

* Take full accountability for allocated programmes/projects, ensuring high performance in delivery, operational efficiency, and budgetary margins.

* Chair and present at programme meetings, including design reviews, progress updates, contract reviews, and NPI (New Product Introduction) gate reviews.

* Manage and report fiscal performance, ensuring accurate forecasting and adherence to milestones.

* Build and maintain strong customer relationships through effective communication and negotiation.

Essential Skills & Experience

* Proven experience in project management within engineering, manufacturing, or related industries.

* Demonstrated track record of successfully delivering programmes/projects to committed objectives.

* Strong financial and commercial awareness with experience in budgeting and cost analysis.

* Excellent negotiation skills and direct customer interface management.

* Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present to diverse stakeholders.

* Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and meet tight deadlines.

* Strong leadership skills with experience in cross-functional team building and influencing.

* High competency in report writing and delivering professional presentations.

Qualifications

* Engineering degree or equivalent

* APM certification (Association for Project Management) or equivalent (e.g., PRINCE2, PMP).

* Proven experience in project management within a technical or manufacturing environment.

Desirable

* Experience with procurement processes and regulatory compliance.

* Familiarity with NPI processes and gate reviews.

* Background in managing bids and product variations.

Join a dynamic team where you’ll play a key role in delivering innovative projects that drive business success. We offer a competitive salary, opportunities for career growth, and a collaborative work environment

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