Senior Project Manager

ZipRecruiter; Peterborough; On-site; CAD 119,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruiting platform in Canada is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee client contracts across manufacturing sites. You will manage project delivery, maintain client relationships, and drive business development while ensuring compliance with standards. The ideal candidate has a strong background in project management and commercial awareness. This role offers competitive salary and benefits, including healthcare, pension scheme, and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Private healthcare and dental insurance

Life assurance

Car allowance

Pension scheme

Employee discounts

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in project or contract management within manufacturing or similar environments.
• Strong client-facing skills to develop long-term relationships.
• Commercial awareness including P&L responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Manage contracts and ensure obligations are delivered effectively.
• Lead the delivery of projects across manufacturing environments.
• Identify opportunities to expand services.

Skills

Project management

Client relationship management

Business development

Risk management

Job description

Job Description

We are looking for a Senior Project Manager to take ownership of client contracts across multiple manufacturing sites. The role involves ensuring the smooth delivery of services, managing client relationships, and identifying opportunities to grow the account.

You’ll need to be confident in both delivery and business development, with regular travel required between sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for managing contracts and ensuring all obligations are delivered effectively.
• Lead the delivery of projects and services across manufacturing environments.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as the main point of contact.
• Identify opportunities to expand services and grow the account.
• Work closely with internal teams and stakeholders to ensure consistent, high-quality outcomes.
• Monitor performance, manage risks, and ensure compliance with company and client standards.
• Support account growth through business development and networking.

Person Specification

• Experience in project or contract management within manufacturing, industrial, or similar environments.
• Strong client-facing skills with the ability to develop long-term relationships.
• Background in business development and account growth.
• Commercial awareness, including P&L responsibility.
• Good understanding of risk management, compliance, and contract governance.
• Willingness to travel regularly between sites.

Salary & Benefits

• Up to £75,000 (Depending on Experience)
• Private healthcare and dental insurance
• Life assurance, income protection, and critical illness cover
• Car allowance
• Pension scheme and financial wellbeing support
• Holiday purchase scheme and enhanced family leave
• Employee discounts, gym memberships, and cycle-to-work scheme
• Career development opportunities within a global organisation

If this sounds like something you have experience with, and are interested in, please apply today with a copy of your CV.