Interim Project Manager

Lord Search & Selection; England; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the industrial manufacturing sector seeks an experienced Project Manager to oversee customer-related projects. Offering a competitive daily rate and a temporary six-month contract, this role focuses on optimising operational efficiency and enabling impactful outcomes. The ideal candidate should possess strong stakeholder management skills, a customer-centric approach, and formal project management certifications. Join a dynamic team and contribute to diverse challenges in a professional work environment.

Benefits

Competitive daily rate

Opportunities for impactful project contributions

Supportive and professional working environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in project management within the industrial or manufacturing sector.
• Formal project management training with a focus on logistics and supply chain management.
• Ability to effectively communicate with both technical and non-technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage customer projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to improve efficiency.
• Monitor project budgets and report outcomes to stakeholders.

Skills

Project Management

Logistics Processes

Stakeholder Management

Organisational Skills

Multitasking

Problem Solving

Customer Focus

Education

Prince2 Certification

PMQ Certification

Tools

MS Project

MS Planner

Job description

Employer Michael Page Location Wiltshire Salary 250.00 - 350.00 GBP Daily + (inside IR35) Closing date 7 Jul 2025

View more categories View less categories Sector Manufacturing Contract Type Contract / Freelance Hours Full Time Job Function Project Manager

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee a variety of customer related projects within the industrial and manufacturing sector. This temporary role offers the opportunity to make a tangible impact by improving operational efficiency and project delivery.

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.

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.

Profile

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, (url removed) 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/ (phone number removed) accredited environment

Job 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!

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