Project Manager

Perfect Storm Software, LLC; Southampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading designer and manufacturer of fiber lasers is seeking a Project Manager to drive the implementation of next generation products. This role involves managing the full product development lifecycle, coordinating cross-functional teams, and ensuring stakeholder needs are met. Ideal candidates will have experience in high-tech development and strong leadership skills.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years experience in project management roles.
• Experience in large scale NPI delivery in lean manufacturing.
• Awareness of project management methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Drive implementation of next generation fibre laser products.
• Coordinate cross-functional project planning and tracking.
• Lead planning activities and manage project risks.

Skills

Project Management

Leadership

Interpersonal Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

STEM degree

Tools

Microsoft Project

Jira

Job description

Permanent

Southampton (SO30)

£40,000 - £50,000

Company Background

This organisation is a leading designer and manufacturer of fiber lasers for use in cutting, welding and marking applications in a wide range of industries. We sell our products globally and have our major business operations, including Research and Development, Manufacturing, Service and Product Marketing located in Southampton. They are introducing key new products at pace and this role is critical to the success of these implementations and growth plans.

Job Purpose

This role will drive the implementation of next generation fibre laser products through the full product development lifecycle, ensuring the needs of all stakeholders are managed, including product marketing, product development and operations.

Key Areas Of Responsibility

Responsible for execution of the full product development lifecycle for NPI (New Product Introductions), in conjunction with Product Line Technical Leads and according to businesses strategic plan

Coordinate cross-functional project planning, project tracking, cost management

Provide program and project structure to enable effective communication of ownership, deliverables, and status.

Program/project lead (key contact) with responsibility for providing timely and accurate project statues to the business.

Reporting of NPI project progress to senior management against KPIs

Provide cost tracking and financial analysis of the project.

Obtain the buy-in and co-ordinate with stakeholders from across the business and oversee implementation of the project deliverables.

Lead planning activities to generate project schedules and associated work packages to enable successful implementation of projects.

Identification and management of project risk

Creation and maintenance of comprehensive project documentation

Utilise digital systems for task management and tracking.

Required Experience

Successful candidates will have at least 3 years experience of project management roles in a high-tech development/manufacturing industry, ideally from a complex optical component manufacturing industry although this is not essential

Experience in delivery of large scale and complex NPI into lean manufacturing environments with cross-functional project teams

The successful candidate will also be able to demonstrate experience in:

Innovative and flexible project management methodologies

Developing and following NPI processes and documentation to high standards

Qualifications

A STEM degree would be preferable but not essential

Awareness of Project Management methodologies, and tools to deliver multiple tasks.

Excellent IT skills, experience of using Microsoft Project and Jira strongly preferred

Personal Profile

Ability to coordinate, influence and motivate team members across a broad range of disciplines and functions without direct reporting line responsibility

Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with proven experience in meeting the needs of internal/external Customers and Suppliers across all levels of the business.

A natural ability to absorb complex technical and operational issues then rapidly facilitate definition and implementation of resolution plans/actions, working with necessary stakeholders.

Works calmly under pressure and embraces change in a rapidly moving environment

Demonstrates self confidence combined with strong leadership skills

Recognised as a strong problem solver and uses initiative to develop innovative solutions

Has the drive and initiative to manage their own workload, and the adaptability to be flexible, prioritise and deliver against deadlines with minimal supervision

Communicates well at all levels both inside and outside the business