Lead Project Manager - Engineering Projects

Placements24; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Fully remote work flexibility

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly accomplished Lead Project Manager to oversee critical Engineering Projects in a fully remote capacity. This role offers the opportunity to manage complex initiatives from anywhere in the world, guiding diverse, distributed teams through the project lifecycle to ensure successful delivery.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of engineering project management experience, a strong technical foundation, and exceptional leadership, communication, and decision-making

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in project management focused on engineering projects.
• Proven track record leading large-scale engineering initiatives from concept to delivery.
• Strong understanding of engineering principles and methodologies.
• Experience managing remote teams in a virtual environment.
• PM certification (PMP) or Professional Engineer (PE).

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic planning, execution, and delivery of major engineering projects.
• Manage cross-functional, geographically dispersed engineering teams in a remote environment.
• Develop and maintain project plans covering scope, budget, schedule, and resources.
• Identify, assess, and manage project risks, dependencies, and issues.
• Ensure engineering quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Communicate project status and milestones to stakeholders and executives.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Decision making

Remote team management

Education

Engineering degree

PMP certification

PE certification

Job description

Our client is seeking a highly accomplished Lead Project Manager to oversee critical Engineering Projects in a fully remote capacity. This role offers the unique opportunity to manage complex engineering initiatives from anywhere in the world, driving innovation and excellence. You will be responsible for guiding diverse, distributed teams through the entire project lifecycle, ensuring the successful delivery of sophisticated engineering solutions. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in managing large-scale engineering projects, a strong technical foundation, and exceptional leadership skills tailored for a remote-first organizational structure.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic planning, execution, and delivery of major engineering projects, ensuring alignment with company objectives.
• Manage cross-functional and geographically dispersed engineering teams, fostering collaboration and accountability in a remote environment.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, including scope, budget, schedule, and resource allocation.
• Proactively identify, assess, and manage project risks, dependencies, and issues.
• Ensure adherence to the highest standards of engineering quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Communicate project status, key milestones, and potential challenges to stakeholders and executive leadership effectively.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in project management , with a strong emphasis on complex engineering projects.
• Proven track record of successfully leading large-scale engineering initiatives from conception to completion.
• Strong understanding of engineering principles and methodologies relevant to the industry.
• Demonstrated ability to manage remote teams and facilitate collaboration in a virtual setting.
• Excellent leadership, communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Relevant engineering degree and/or professional project management certification (PMP, PE).

Benefits

• Excellent salary and comprehensive benefits package, including performance bonuses.
• Fully remote work flexibility, allowing for global talent acquisition.
• Opportunities for professional development and advanced training in engineering management.
• Exposure to cutting-edge technology and challenging engineering problems.
• A dynamic and innovative work culture that values expertise and collaboration.