Interim Project Manager

Michael Page (UK); England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the industrial and manufacturing sector is seeking an Interim Project Manager for a 6-12 month contract. The role entails managing multiple projects, ensuring timely delivery, compliance with standards, and customer communication. Ideal candidates will have proven project management experience, particularly in logistics and supply chain, along with formal project management training.

Benefits

Competitive daily rate

Opportunities for impactful projects

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing projects in industrial/manufacturing.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Experience with ISO9001/14001 accredited environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage Customer projects from inception to completion.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to improve efficiency.
• Oversee budget allocation and resource management for projects.

Skills

Customer focus

Logistics processes

Stakeholder management

Effective communication

Proactive problem-solving

Education

Formal Project management training accreditations (Prince2, PMQ)

Tools

MS Project

MS Planner

Monday.com

Job description

• Interim Project Manager (6-12 months) to support business growth and development
• Creating standarised project and governance processes

About Our Client

The company is a medium-sized organisation operating within the industrial and manufacturing industry. They are known for their commitment to innovation and delivering high-quality solutions to their clients.

Job Description

• Manage concurrent Customer projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to streamline processes and improve efficiency.
• Monitor project progress and implement adjustments as necessary to meet objectives.
• Oversee budget allocation and resource management for assigned projects.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations across the supply chain.
• Generate detailed reports on project outcomes and present them to stakeholders.
• Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies to maintain project continuity.
• Act as the primary point of contact for all project-related communications with both internal and external customers.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Project Manager should have:

• Proven experience managing projects within the industrial or manufacturing sector.
• Customer focus with experience interfacing with customers managing expectations and timelines
• A strong understanding of logistics processes and supply chain management (from inbound materials to final delivery).
• Excellent organisational and multitasking abilities to handle complex projects.
• Formal Project management training accreditations (Prince2, PMQ) - including practical application
• Proficiency in project management software and tools (MS Project/ MS Planner, Monday.com or similar)
• Excellent Stakeholder management (Account managers, Finance, HR, Procurement & Supply chain, Manufacturing and Logistics and 3rd party logistics providers)
• The ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical teams.
• A proactive approach to identifying and resolving project challenges.
• Experience working within a ISO9001/ 140001 accredited environment

What's on Offer

• A competitive daily rate of £275 to £350 per day (PAYE/ inside IR35)
• 6 month contract
• Opportunities to contribute to impactful projects.
• Temporary role offering exposure to diverse challenges and learning opportunities.
• A supportive and professional working environment.

If you are ready to bring your expertise in project management to the industrial and manufacturing industry, we encourage you to apply today!