Job Title: Senior Project Manager
Location: Oxford (4 days per week on site)
Contract Length: 6 months
Randstad Sourceright, a leading provider of RPO & MSP Recruitment Services, is currently recruiting for a Senior Project Manager to join the Research & Development team of a leading medical industry client. This is an exciting opportunity within our Consultants on Demand offering – a start-up style consultancy environment backed by the global security and resources of Randstad Sourceright.
Responsibilities:
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Drive and manage large, cross-functional R&D projects in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
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Deliver complex design projects for new product implementation with a hands-on, agile approach.
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Act as a key connector between engineering teams and executive stakeholders, providing clear, concise updates and insights.
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Support teams in identifying and overcoming technical challenges through hands-on problem-solving.
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Ensure alignment across multiple workstreams, fostering collaboration and a quality-focused culture.
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Serve as a customer-facing PM, thriving in environments of ambiguity and rapid change while maintaining project excellence.
Key Skills / Experience Required:
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Senior-level project management experience within complex R&D environments.
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Proven track record of delivering new product designs in regulated industries (medical devices, automotive, aerospace, or similar).
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Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and critical thinking skills.
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Comfortable presenting complex technical concepts to senior executives.
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Agile, adaptable, and hands-on approach to project delivery.
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Experience working directly with engineering teams and allocating resources efficiently.
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Passion for quality and continuous improvement.
Preferred Technical Skills & Competencies:
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Prior experience in highly regulated industries with a strong focus on safety and compliance.
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Professional certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile/Scrum.
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Familiarity with design control processes in the medical device sector