Engineering Project Manager

Blatchford Limited; Basingstoke; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Basingstoke is seeking an Engineering Project Manager to manage critical new product development projects. Candidates should possess an engineering degree and extensive project management experience in regulated environments. The role offers a competitive salary and flexible hybrid working arrangements, as well as additional benefits including holiday and pension plans.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary

25 days holiday (rising with service)

Flexible hybrid working

Pension

Discounted shopping and leisure activities

Qualifications

• Extensive hands-on Project Management experience in regulated environments.
• Experience in volume-manufactured solutions in the healthcare industry.
• Ability to work simultaneously on multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Proactively identifying & documenting detailed project requirements.
• Maintaining a detailed schedule throughout the project.
• Identifying project risks and proactively mitigating them.

Skills

Project Management

Risk Management

Communication Skills

ISO 13485 Knowledge

Agile Methodologies

Education

Engineering degree or related technical discipline

Tools

PMI (PMBOK)

PRINCE 2

Job description

Overview

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

Responsibilities

• Proactively identifying & documenting detailed project requirements across the business
• Facilitating the timely scoping of key projects to determine success criteria and balance the need for business consensus
• Providing periodic and accurate headline summaries for significant projects and an accurate predication of project trend
• Maintaining a detailed schedule throughout the project of the delivery of key project milestones, working proactively to minimise delay against agreed project timelines
• Identifying project risks in a structured way and proactively mitigate them
• Innovatively using internal and external resources to efficiently deliver business value to appropriate quality standards
• Proactively managing project change with the appropriate use of suitable project management
• Dynamically adapting formal and informal communication strategy to stakeholders across the business

Required Qualifications

• 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
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work simultaneously on multiple projects

About Blatchford

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.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary
• 25 days holiday (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.