IT Project Manager - Factory Systems

Apex Recruitment - Leamington Spa; Crewe; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager – Factory Systems to lead the delivery of complex IT projects that support factory operations in Crewe, UK. Your role will involve working closely with Engineering and IT teams to ensure effective system integration and governance across projects. Ideal candidates will have experience in manufacturing environments and be familiar with project management frameworks like PRINCE2 and Agile. This position operates outside of IR35 as a Limited company Contractor.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering IT or factory-system projects within manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Confidence working with operational technologies and digital factory environments.
• Familiarity with recognised frameworks such as PRINCE2 and Agile.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of complex IT projects that support factory operations.
• Plan and coordinate multiple concurrent IT projects.
• Collaborate closely with production stakeholders and external suppliers.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder collaboration

Agile methodologies

System integration

Job description

IT Project Manager – Factory Systems
Contract - Outside IR35

As an IT Project Manager – Factory Systems, you will lead the delivery of complex IT projects that support factory operations, digital manufacturing processes and critical production technologies. You will work across Manufacturing, Engineering and IT teams to ensure seamless integration of MES, SCADA, automation platforms and wider operational systems.

In this role, the IT Project Manager – Factory Systems will plan and coordinate multiple concurrent IT projects, ensuring alignment with business priorities and factory system roadmaps. You will collaborate closely with production stakeholders, technical SMEs and external suppliers, providing structured governance, clear communication and controlled delivery across all project phases.

The ideal IT Project Manager – Factory Systems will bring experience delivering IT or factory-system projects within manufacturing or industrial environments. You will be confident working with operational technologies, digital factory environments, system integration, and lifecycle governance while applying recognised frameworks such as PRINCE2 and Agile.

This opportunity suits an IT Project Manager – Factory Systems who thrives in a modern manufacturing environment and enjoys implementing solutions that enhance operational efficiency, optimise factory systems and support future digital transformation.

Apply Now – Please contact Apex Recruitment on 01926 424 154 for more information on this role.

Please note, this role is deemed outside of IR35 – you will be operating as a Limited company Contractor.