Project Manager

Atlas Copco Group; Burgess Hill; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Culture of trust

Lifelong learning

Career progression

Innovation driven

Health & wellbeing

Job summary

Edwards is seeking a dedicated Project Manager to drive definition, development, and execution of robust project plans within the PCP framework. You will collaborate across Engineering, Operations, Manufacturing, and Product Companies to ensure scope, timelines, and budgets are met while delivering successful NPI and technology initiatives.

The role requires strong planning, governance, and stakeholder management skills, with extensive experience in engineering/product development environments

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in a Project management/Engineering/Science discipline; Project management qualification desirable.
• Demonstrate Project management experience, preferably within an engineering, electronics, or product development environment.
• Essential to demonstrate ability to plan and deliver projects to agreed scope, schedule, cost, and quality objectives.
• Essential to demonstrate ability to prioritise multiple activities and manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive project plans outlining resource allocation, budgets, business cases, and schedules in partnership with key stakeholders and cross-functional teams, securing necessary approvals through defined governance protocols.
• Steer NPI and technology projects through all phases up to PCP Gate 6, ensuring that project scope, schedule adherence, budget limits, quality standards, and strategic goals are met or exceeded.
• Constantly track project performance metrics and KPIs, deliver transparent progress reports, and proactively manage risks, issues, dependencies, and change requests through effective mitigation strategies and escalation channels.
• Coordinate efforts with multi-disciplinary teams comprising Engineering, Operations, Manufacturing, and divisions within the Product Companies to foster alignment and drive project success.
• Ensure project resources and skill sets are adequately matched to tasks, promptly addressing any constraints or planning obstacles that may arise.
• Maintain exemplary project governance, including communication strategies, stakeholder engagement, change control mechanisms, documentation of lessons learned, and the promotion of continuous improvement across all project activities.
• Define, plan, and execute all project deliverables in strict alignment with overall project objectives, schedules, and PCP requirements.
• Oversee successful product industrialization and transition processes, ensuring full compliance with safety, regulatory standards, and PCP protocols, facilitating a smooth handover to volume production and technical support teams.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional coordination

Stakeholder management

MS Project

Strategic planning

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Project management/Engineering/Science

PM qualification desirable

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a dedicated Project Manager, where the focus is on driving the definition, development, and execution of robust project plans, encompassing schedules, budgets, and key deliverables. This role is pivotal in ensuring that Technology and New Product Introduction (NPI) E part projects are executed within agreed scope, timelines, and financial parameters.

As a Project Manager, you will collaborate extensively across interdisciplinary teams to guide new product developments through the established Product Creation Process (PCP) framework with key focus on the following;

• Develop comprehensive project plans outlining resource allocation, budgets, business cases, and schedules in partnership with key stakeholders and cross-functional teams, securing necessary approvals through defined governance protocols.
• Steer NPI and technology projects through all phases up to PCP Gate 6, ensuring that project scope, schedule adherence, budget limits, quality standards, and strategic goals are met or exceeded.
• Constantly track project performance metrics and KPIs, deliver transparent progress reports, and proactively manage risks, issues, dependencies, and change requests through effective mitigation strategies and escalation channels.
• Coordinate efforts with multi-disciplinary teams comprising Engineering, Operations, Manufacturing, and divisions within the Product Companies to foster alignment and drive project success.
• Ensure project resources and skill sets are adequately matched to tasks, promptly addressing any constraints or planning obstacles that may arise.
• Maintain exemplary project governance, including communication strategies, stakeholder engagement, change control mechanisms, documentation of lessons learned, and the promotion of continuous improvement across all project activities.
• Define, plan, and execute all project deliverables in strict alignment with overall project objectives, schedules, and PCP requirements.
• Oversee successful product industrialization and transition processes, ensuring full compliance with safety, regulatory standards, and PCP protocols, facilitating a smooth handover to volume production and technical support teams.

This role offers a challenging and rewarding environment to apply your project management expertise in the dynamic field of technology development, contributing essential leadership to cross-functional innovation initiatives.

To succeed, you will need

We welcome applications from professionals with diverse experiences. Even if your background does not perfectly align with every listed qualification, we encourage you to apply, as inclusive perspectives enrich our team.

• Degree qualified in a Project management/Engineering/Science discipline; Project management qualification desirable.
• Demonstrate Project management experience, preferably within an engineering, electronics, or product development environment.
• Essential to demonstrate ability to plan and deliver projects to agreed scope, schedule, cost, and quality objectives.
• Essential to demonstrate ability to prioritise multiple activities and manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to adapt and respond effectively to changing project requirements and priorities.
• Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all levels internally and externally.
• Ability to influence and coordinate cross-functional teams to achieve project objectives.
• Ability to monitor project performance and communicate progress, risks, issues, and KPIs to management
• Confident use of Microsoft Project

In return, we offer

• A culture founded on trust and accountability: Join an environment where your integrity and commitment are valued and empowered.
• Opportunities for lifelong learning and career progression: Access professional development programs and clear pathways to advance your expertise and career trajectory.
• Innovation driven by people: Contribute to groundbreaking projects supported by a company that fosters creativity and forward-thinking solutions.
• Comprehensive compensation and benefits package: Receive a competitive salary and a portfolio of benefits designed to support your financial and professional well-being.
• Focus on health and well-being: Benefit from initiatives that promote a balanced lifestyle, including wellness programs and flexible working arrangements.

At Edwards, you will be part of a globally respected organization that champions inclusion, encourages initiative, and invests in its people. We pride ourselves on fostering a workplace where every employee can thrive, innovate, and contribute to transformational technologies.

Job location

This position can be based at either Eastbourne Product Companyor Burgess Hill office in the United Kingdom, providing vibrant face-to-face collaboration opportunities within a dynamic team environment. Flexibility is important to us; as such, we support flexible working arrangements to accommodate your needs while maintaining effective project delivery. The role involves occasional travel to other locations, key suppliers, and some customer-facing engagements, enabling broader exposure and collaboration within our global network.

Behind every innovative solution, there are people working together to transform the future. With careers sparked by initiative and lifelong learning, we are uniting curious minds, and you could be one of them.

Information at a Glance

Edwards is a leader in the vacuum and abatement markets. The brand’s products are essential for industries such as semiconductor, power generation, chemical and food processing. Edwards believes in working with customers to set new standards and creating environments where innovation thrives. This trailblazer prides itself on making a difference in areas that are intrinsic to people’s everyday lives – from the medical care they receive to the coffee they drink. Wherever there is vacuum, Edwards can also be found, leading the way. Edwards is a brand within Atlas Copco Group.

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