Engineering Project Manager

Blatchford; Basingstoke; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A global manufacturer of advanced prosthetic technology is seeking an Engineering Project Manager to oversee critical new product development projects. The ideal candidate will have extensive project management experience from regulated environments, such as medical devices, and a relevant engineering degree. This role offers a competitive salary, 25 days holiday, and flexible hybrid working options within a dynamic team environment.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary

25 days holiday

Option to purchase additional annual leave

Flexible hybrid working

Pension

Death in Service

Discounted shopping and leisure activities

Health cash plan

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Extensive hands-on Project Management experience, preferably in medical devices or regulated environments.
• Knowledge of contemporary Project Management tools & techniques.
• Ability to work simultaneously on multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage critical and complex new product development projects.
• Identify project risks in a structured way and proactively mitigate them.
• Maintain a detailed schedule throughout the project.

Skills

Project Management

Risk Management

ISO 13485 knowledge

Agile methodologies

Multidisciplinary Planning

Education

Engineering degree or related technical discipline

Tools

PMI (PMBOK)

PRINCE2

Job description

Blatchford is a multi-award-winning, global, manufacturer of some of the world’s most advanced prosthetic technology, bespoke seating solutions and orthotic devices.

Our evidence-based approach and commitment to continuously challenge possibilities ensures our mobility solutions prioritise the wellbeing and long-term health of our users.

Through science, technology, and maintaining a clear focus on people, we make mobility possible.

Due to the continued growth and development of our multi-disciplinary R&D team, w e are excited to be recruiting for a n Engineering Project Manager to join project management team.

***This role is initially offered of a six-month, fixed term contract***

The role

As Engineering Project Manager , you will be manag ing critical and complex new product development projects in compliance with the ISO13485.

Proactively identif ying & document ing detailed project requirements across the business

Facilitat ing the timely scoping of key projects to determine success criteria appropriately balance need for business consensus

Provid ing periodic and accurate headline summaries for significant projects and an accurate predication of project trend

Maintain ing a detailed schedule throughout the project of the delivery of key project milestones, working proactively to minimise delay against agreed project timelines

Identify ing project risks in a structured way and proactively mitigate them

Innovatively us ing internal and external resource to efficiently deliver business value to appropriate quality standards

Proactively manag ing project change with the appropriate use of suitable project management

Dynamically adapt ing formal and informal communication strategy to stakeholders across business .

What are we looking?

Engineering degree or related technical discipline

Extensive hands-on Project Management experience, preferably supporting complex Medical Device delivery or from another regulated environment (e.g. Aerospace or Defence development, Life Sciences etc)

Experience in volume-manufactured solutions, preferably in the healthcare industry (experience in other regulated industries may be acceptable)

Knowledge of contemporary Project Management tools & techniques e.g. PMI (PMBOK), PRINCE 2, Critical Chain, Agile etc

Experience of defining complex multidisciplinary plans, implementing and controlling

Knowledge of ISO 9001 and/or ISO 13485 in a complex development environment,

Sound understanding of risk management principles applied to the development of medical devices

Ability to work simultaneously on multiple projects.

What can we offer you?

Highly competitive salary

25 days holida y (rising with service)

Option to purchase additional annual leave.

Flexible hybrid working.

Pension

Death in Service

Discounted shopping and leisure activities

Health cash plan

Cycle to work scheme.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work as part of a dynamic team, within a unique environment and contribute to the success of our award-winning organisation.

If you meet the above criteria for the Engineering Project Manager , then please apply now!