Smiths Group designs, manufactures and delivers smarter engineering solutions for mission-critical applications, solving some of the world's toughest problems for our customers, our communities and our world. For over 170 years, Smiths Group has been pioneering progress by improving the world through smarter engineering.
We serve millions of people every year, to help create a safer, more efficient and better-connected world, across four major global markets: Energy, General Industry, Security & Defence, and Aerospace. Listed on the London Stock Exchange, Smiths employs 14,600 colleagues in over 50+ countries.
This pioneering spirit continues to drive us today, underpinned by our powerful culture. Improving our world is what we do, how we think, and how we will continue to use our passion for technology and engineering to tackle our customers biggest challenges today and in the future.
We're looking for people with curious minds. Who want responsibility and relish a challenge. Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting out, our global scale and focus on growth means we have some great career opportunities for you. There's never been a better time to join Smiths.
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Drive meaningful change. Lead projects that matter.
Are you a proactive, people‑focused project leader who thrives on turning ideas into real business outcomes? We’re looking for an IT Project Manager who can bring structure, clarity, and momentum to a variety of business and technology initiatives. If you enjoy guiding teams, solving problems, and delivering results in a dynamic environment, this role is for you.
What You’ll Do
Lead Projects That Make an Impact
* Manage small to medium‑sized initiatives across one or multiple business lines.
* Own the full project lifecycle — from initial planning to successful delivery and closure.
* Ensure every project supports clear business objectives and delivers measurable value.
Bring Structure, Governance & Control
* Establish the right level of project governance based on complexity and risk.
* Build detailed project plans, communication strategies, and milestone roadmaps.
* Keep delivery on track by managing scope, timelines, budgets, risks, and dependencies.
Inspire and Guide High‑Performing Teams
* Lead integrated teams across a matrixed environment, including internal staff and external vendors.
* Motivate team members, set expectations, and hold everyone accountable for results.
* Provide day‑to‑day leadership that keeps the project moving forward with purpose.
Communicate With Clarity & Confidence
* Deliver clear, concise status updates to stakeholders, sponsors, and program leadership.
* Present progress, risks, decisions, and outcomes in a way that builds trust and alignment.
* Foster strong relationships across technology, operations, and business teams.
Champion Quality & Continuous Improvement
* Ensure quality standards are met throughout the project lifecycle.
* Resolve issues, remove roadblocks, and keep the team focused on critical path deliverables.
* Work creatively and analytically to solve problems and drive innovation.
What You Bring:
* Strong project management experience within IT or technology environments.
* Ability to navigate matrix organizations and manage vendor relationships (onshore/offshore).
* A balance of technical understanding and business acumen.
* A collaborative mindset with the confidence to lead, influence, and communicate effectively.
* SAP experience
Join us for a great career and competitive compensation & benefits whilst keeping the world a safer place.
Diversity & Inclusion:
We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.
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