Lead Project Management

Were looking for an experienced Lead Project Manager to own endtoend delivery for engineering and manufacturing projects. Youll lead a team of project managers and coordinators drive excellent customer outcomes and ensure projects are delivered on time within budget and to the agreed quality standards.

You will run a highperforming department that balances people leadership project governance and continuous improvement across internal and external customer projects.

• Lead and develop a team of project managers and coordinators giving clear direction and driving performance.
• Run a successful project delivery department serving both internal and external customers.
• Create realistic optimized project plans that maximize outcomes and secure resource allocation.
• Manage project budgets risks and progress with clear forecasting and control.
• Maintain strong stakeholder communication throughout the project lifecycle and act as the primary client contact.
• Work with supply chain partners to improve quality cost and delivery (QCD); typical client project value is under 1m.

Qualifications :

Youll be accountable for the full project lifecycle process adherence and continuous enhancement of delivery methods.

• Lead endtoend project delivery from initiation through final handover including detailed timelines and milestone tracking.
• Coordinate with engineering teams to secure resources and ensure installations meet specifications.
• Follow internal processes maintain accurate documentation and provide required reporting.
• Manage project budgets and implement risk mitigation strategies to protect schedule and cost.
• Monitor project performance against objectives ensuring successful FAT and SAT and high client satisfaction.
• Identify and implement improvements to project management practices and client experience while empowering team development.

Specific features
The role requires someone who can operate across business levels and travel as needed to support projects and clients.

• Ability to engage confidently with stakeholders at all organizational levels internal and external.
• Strong business acumen and understanding of processes for capital equipment manufacturers.
• Valid passport and willingness/ability to travel for site work and client meetings.
• Full driving licence.
• Right to work in the UK (valid work permit required).

Targets and measures
Your success will be measured by delivery testing outcomes and the effectiveness of management tools.

• Timely delivery of projects within agreed budgets.
• Successful Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT).
• Quality and usability of project management tracking tools and reporting.

Knowledge & skills
Were seeking a technically strong project leader with formal project management credentials and solid handson manufacturing experience.

• Formal project management qualification (APM PRINCE2 PMI) and a minimum of 5 years practical project management experience within engineering design and manufacturing.
• Formal engineering qualification (HNC/HND or higher) as a minimum requirement.
• Proficiency in MS Office particularly Excel and MS Project (or equivalent scheduling tools).
• Strong negotiation and problemsolving skills combined with methodical clear reporting.
• Proven leadership skills with experience empowering teams and driving performance.
• Positive cando attitude with the ability to maintain a strategic bigpicture view across the business.

Key attributes
The right person is organized proactive and focused on delivering results and great client service.

• Highly organized with excellent attention to detail.
• Strong team player who collaborates effectively across functions.
• Proactive resultsfocused approach and comfortable taking ownership.
• Customeroriented with a commitment to delivering high standards.

Additional Information :

• Competitive salary
• 25 days holiday per year public holidays increasing to 28 after 5 years service
• Christmas shutdown period
• Simply Health Medical Cashback plan
• Pension Scheme with Aviva; ER contribution 4% EE contribution 5% (min)
• Life Assurance benefit of 7 x annual salary (Provided by Yu-Life)
• Cycle to work/Tech Scheme (once passed probation)
• Access to wellbeing support via Everymind at work.
• Staff discount for home appliances
• Discretionary company bonus scheme linked to company performance

Interested
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Acquisition in response to this vacancy is not appreciated.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time