About the Business:
Our client is a growing organisation, who are developing advanced solutions within the engineering and manufacturing sectors. With exciting projects underway and further expansion planned, they are seeking a skilled Project Manager.
The Role:
You will be responsible for the full life cycle of complex, technically challenging projects, from initiation and planning through to delivery to finish, within a dynamic industrial/manufacturing environment. Key features:
* Lead multiple concurrent projects (R&D, pilot scale, and production ramp-up) with cross-functional teams.
* Set and manage project scope, schedule, budget, risk and quality expectations.
* Interface with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and external partners/stakeholders.
* Drive governance, reporting and senior-stakeholder communication at board/executive level.
* Ensure continuous improvement in project delivery processes, tools and methodologies.
* Manage change and dependencies to support delivery of ambitious growth targets and new product introduction.
What We’re Looking For
* Proven Project Manager (ideally in a manufacturing / engineering / technology environment) with experience delivering complex, high value projects.
* Ability to deal with ambiguity and change in a high growth environment; comfortable operating in a “building the plane as we fly it” context.
* Strong stakeholder management skills, from shop floor to senior exec levels.
* Excellent planning, risk management and financial acumen.
* Strong communication and leadership skills, ability to motivate a diverse team, drive accountability and deliver results.
* Preferably experience in advanced manufacturing, materials, process development or similar, but we’re open to strong generalist project managers with the right mindset and transferable skills.
Benefits:
* Competitive salary of £50k – £60k
* Opportunity to join a business at a pivotal stage of growth, where your input will truly shape the future.
* Working within an innovative technology sector, where projects have real significance and impact.
* Great environment for someone who thrives in fast moving, entrepreneurial settings rather than large rigid corporates.