Project Manager

Edwards Vacuum; Burgess Hill; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Culture of trust

Career progression

Innovative projects

Competitive benefits

Wellbeing & flexible working

Job summary

Edwards Vacuum is seeking a proactive Project Manager to lead definition, development, and execution of robust plans. You will manage schedules, budgets and deliverables within PCP guidelines, coordinating across Engineering, Operations, and Manufacturing to drive successful product introductions.

The role emphasizes governance, risk management, and clear stakeholder communication, with opportunities for career growth and working within a dynamic technology environment.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in a Project management/Engineering/Science discipline; Project management qualification desirable.
• Demonstrate Project management experience in engineering/electronics/product development.
• Ability to plan and deliver projects to scope, schedule, cost, and quality objectives.
• Ability to prioritise multiple activities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive project plans with resource allocation, budgets, and schedules.
• Steer NPI and technology projects through PCP Gate 6.
• Track KPIs, report progress, manage risks, issues, and changes.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across Engineering, Operations and Manufacturing.
• Ensure resources and skills match tasks; address constraints promptly.
• Maintain governance, documentation, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Budgeting and scheduling

Risk management

Microsoft Project

Communication and presentation

Education

Degree in Project management/Engineering/Science

PM qualification desirable

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Your role

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 Company or 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.

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