Lead Project Manager - Engineering Projects

Placements24; Musselburgh; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary + bonuses

Fully remote work

Professional development

Challenging engineering problems

Innovative culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly accomplished Lead Project Manager to oversee critical engineering projects in a fully remote capacity. You will guide distributed teams through the full project lifecycle, delivering sophisticated engineering solutions on a global scale.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of PM experience, a strong technical foundation, and certification such as PMP or PE. This remote-first role offers excellent salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional

Qualifications

• 10+ years of project management experience in engineering.
• Proven track record leading large-scale engineering initiatives.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Remote team leadership

Risk management

Education

Engineering degree

PMP 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.