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Overview
The Senior Project Manager will lead complex projects through the full NPD (New Product Design) lifecycle, ensuring delivery in line with the JFS Project Delivery Process while guiding multidisciplinary teams to successful outcomes. The role involves applying strong governance, financial control, stakeholder engagement, and risk management to drive high‑complexity projects and deliver on time, on budget, and to the satisfaction of customers and internal stakeholders.
Location and Work Arrangement
Based in Aberdeen with a hybrid working approach, the position requires national and international travel on an ad‑hoc basis to the JFD’s.
Security Requirements
This role requires an SC‑level security clearance. Candidates should hold or be able to obtain this clearance and ideally possess awareness of maritime and defence standards, including international quality and safety requirements.
Responsibilities
* Manage and deliver projects independently across the full lifecycle, following JFS governance and reporting requirements.
* Provide confident leadership to multidisciplinary teams, driving delivery of complex or high‑value projects.
* Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.
* Identify risks and opportunities proactively, implementing plans to protect or enhance project outcomes.
* Manage project budgets, forecasts, and cash flow, ensuring invoicing and payments are completed on time and in line with contract terms.
* Forecast resource needs and allocate teams effectively.
* Oversee contractual obligations, review contract terms, and highlight operational risks early.
* Carry out risk and opportunity assessments, implement contingency plans and benefits realisation actions.
* Manage the change control process, including reviewing and assessing scope changes.
* Capture lessons learned and support continuous improvement.
Qualifications
* Adaptable leader with a strong track record of delivering commitments and building lasting relationships.
* Confident working and communicating with Senior Leadership Team.
* Clear, influential communicator with a commitment to safety leadership.
* Experienced in taking NPD projects from concept through gated processes to market launch.
* Strong mechanical engineering and manufacturing background focused on robust design, efficient production, and Design for Manufacture.
* Proven ability to identify and reduce technical and manufacturing risks across the product lifecycle.
* Skilled at aligning cross‑functional teams to ensure design intent matches production capability and business objectives.
* Confident in developing and managing project plans, timelines, budgets and resources.
* Maintains awareness of market and industry trends impacting product development and manufacturing.
* Project Management Qualification (APM, Prince2, or similar).
Benefits
* Early finish on Fridays.
* Competitive salary and benefits package (Private Medical Insurance, Life Assurance, Cycle to Work scheme, Company Pension, etc.).
* Clear pathways for career development and organisational visibility.
* Inclusive and supportive culture valuing individual contributions.
* Meaningful work with impact across safety, innovation, and global operations.
James Fisher and Sons are committed to taking positive action on diversity and strongly encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer.
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