Project Manager

Smiths Group; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Smiths Detection in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of strategic business and technology initiatives across our global organisation.

You will work closely with business leaders, IT teams and external partners to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and to the required quality, with a strong focus on manufacturing, supply chain and operations.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent professional experience.
• PM certification such as PMP, PRINCE2, Agile, or equivalent is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from initiation through to implementation and business transition.
• Develop and manage project plans, schedules, budgets, resource plans, and delivery forecasts.
• Establish effective governance, reporting, and steering committee structures.
• Manage project risks, issues, assumptions, and dependencies.
• Coordinate internal teams and third-party vendors to achieve delivery objectives.
• Drive stakeholder engagement across business functions and global locations.
• Ensure project outcomes meet agreed business, operational, and technical requirements.
• Support change management, business readiness, training, and adoption activities.
• Provide regular and transparent reporting to sponsors and senior leadership.
• Proven experience delivering medium to large-scale IT, digital, or business transformation projects.
• Strong project management expertise across Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid delivery environments.
• Demonstrated experience managing budgets, resources, timelines, governance, and vendor relationships.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to engage at all levels of the organisation.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Risk management

Cross-functional leadership

Agile/Waterfall

Education

Degree or equivalent professional experience

Tools

PMP

PRINCE2

Agile

Job description

Every minute of every day, Smiths Detection's threat detection and security screening technology helps to protect people and infrastructure, making the world a safer place.

Smiths Detection is a global leader in the development, manufacture and management of security and detection solutions designed to make the world a safer place. Our technology provides threat detection and screening solutions for customers in our key markets: aviation, ports and borders, defence, and urban security.

Our expertise spans 21 global offices, seven manufacturing sites and five R&D centres, with a global network of 3500 dedicated colleagues contributing towards over 40 years at the frontline of advances in safety and security.

This results in careers built on variety and the opportunity to work on a range of state-of-the-art solutions, where you can develop your knowledge and experience every day.

Job Description

We're looking for an experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of strategic business and technology initiatives across our global organisation.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on, delivery-focused Project Manager who thrives in complex environments and enjoys working at the intersection of business transformation, technology, and operational excellence.

The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering several high-profile programmes, with an immediate focus on projects including:

• Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
• SAP initiatives and enhancements
• Treasury Management System implementations
• Other enterprise technology and business transformation projects

Why This Role?

We are particularly interested in candidates who have gained project management experience within a manufacturing environment. Understanding how technology supports production, supply chain, operations, and business-critical manufacturing processes will be a significant advantage.

You will work closely with business leaders, IT teams, enterprise architects, external vendors, and implementation partners to ensure projects are delivered successfully, on time, and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead projects from initiation through to implementation and business transition.
• Develop and manage project plans, schedules, budgets, resource plans, and delivery forecasts.
• Establish effective governance, reporting, and steering committee structures.
• Manage project risks, issues, assumptions, and dependencies.
• Coordinate internal teams and third-party vendors to achieve delivery objectives.
• Drive stakeholder engagement across business functions and global locations.
• Ensure project outcomes meet agreed business, operational, and technical requirements.
• Support change management, business readiness, training, and adoption activities.
• Provide regular and transparent reporting to sponsors and senior leadership.
• Proven experience delivering medium to large-scale IT, digital, or business transformation projects.
• Strong project management expertise across Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid delivery environments.
• Demonstrated experience managing budgets, resources, timelines, governance, and vendor relationships.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to engage at all levels of the organisation.
• Experience working on enterprise technology projects involving business and IT teams.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on delivery execution.

Highly Preferred

• Previous experience working within a manufacturing organisation.
• Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
• SAP programmes
• Finance or Treasury systems
• Operational technology (OT) and manufacturing technology projects

Languages

We would particularly welcome applications from candidates who can communicate at a business-professional level in French and/or German. This is not essential but would be highly advantageous given the international nature of our programmes and stakeholder community.

Success in This Role

You will be successful if you can:

• Deliver complex projects confidently from planning through implementation.
• Build strong relationships across business and technology teams.
• Navigate competing priorities and stakeholder expectations in a global environment.
• Drive accountability, governance, and execution excellence.
• Enable successful business outcomes through effective technology delivery.

Join Us

This role offers the opportunity to lead strategically important projects that will shape the future of technology, manufacturing, and business operations across Smiths Detection. You'll work with global stakeholders, modern technologies, and experienced delivery teams while having a direct impact on business performance and transformation.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Project management certification such as PMP, PRINCE2, Agile, or equivalent is preferred.

Additional Information

Join us and we'll help build your career, with excellent training and opportunities for career growth across the business, both locally and globally. You'll experience an inclusive environment, with strong leadership and a focus on safety and wellbeing. You'll also have the flexibility to choose from a wide range of benefits to suit your lifestyle, offering you and your family support from a health and wellbeing, financial andlifestyle perspective.

Join us and work for a world-leader, with the benefits and training to reward your dedication and skills. Be part of a team where we are making the world a safer place.

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.