Senior project manager

Senior Project Manager

Senior Project Manager required to lead complex product design and development projects for our client based in Aberdeen.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced project professional to manage projects from concept through to delivery, leading multidisciplinary teams within a dynamic engineering and manufacturing environment.

The Role

You will oversee complex engineering and New Product Development (NPD) projects, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to client expectations. The position involves collaboration with global teams and stakeholders, with occasional UK and international travel.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver complex projects across the full project lifecycle

Lead multidisciplinary and global project teams

Manage project schedules, budgets, forecasts, and resource allocation

Identify and manage project risks, change control processes, and contractual requirements

Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and internal stakeholders

Ensure projects are delivered in line with quality, technical, and commercial objectives

Skills & Experience Required

Strong background in mechanical engineering and manufacturing

Proven experience delivering New Product Development (NPD) projects through gated project processes

Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills

Strong understanding of project risk management and project controls

Qualifications & Additional Requirements

Project Management qualification such as:

APM

PRINCE2

Equivalent recognised certification

Eligible for, or currently holding, SC-level security clearance

Maritime or defence sector experience preferred

What’s on Offer

Hybrid working arrangement

Opportunity to lead high-profile engineering projects

Occasional UK and international travel

Collaborative and innovative working environment

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