Project Manager

Cerulean, a Coesia company; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday plus public holidays

Company pension, matched contribution up to 7.5%

Company Bonus scheme

Health cash plan

4 x salary life insurance

Income protection insurance

Staff discounts scheme

Free tea and coffee

Social club

Free parking & Electric car charging

Job summary

Cerulean, a Coesia company, is seeking a talented Project Manager in Milton Keynes. This permanent, full-time role involves managing product development projects from concept through to production, leading cross-functional teams, and ensuring project delivery on time and within scope. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in project management and a relevant degree in engineering. The position offers competitive benefits, including a pension scheme and health cash plan.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in an end-to-end Project Manager role.
• Relevant qualifications in project management.
• Strong understanding of PM principles.

Responsibilities

• Manage product development projects from inception to operational deployment.
• Lead cross-functional teams to deliver innovative engineering solutions.
• Define project plans, milestones, resources, and deliverables.

Skills

Leadership skills in managing personnel

Problem solving & lateral thinking

Verbal and written communication

Education

Degree in electrical/electronic/robotic engineering or mechatronics

Job description

Cerulean is a leading organisation headquartered in Milton Keynes, UK. For nearly 80 years Cerulean has been proud to be a key player offering a wide range of products built for meeting our customer’s needs across a number of industries including: Tobacco, Pharma & Healthcare, Personal Care, and Food. We specialise in the manufacturing of quality control instrumentation, precision test measurement equipment and tube packing solutions.

Our business portfolio encompasses a wide range of innovative solutions and we strive to continuously expand our offerings and enhance our capabilities to meet the evolving needs of our customers.

For more detailed information about Cerulean and its comprehensive business landscape, please visit www.cerulean.com.

Cerulean is part of Coesia, a group of innovation-based industrial and packaging solutions companies operating globally, headquartered in Bologna, Italy. Coesia operates in 34 countries with 21 different companies and employs over 8,000 people as of 2026.

About the Role

We are seeking a self-motivated and enthusiastic Project Manager to join our Development Engineering team. Reporting to the Development and Innovations Manager, you will collaborate with multiple stakeholders across the business (Product Managers, Sales Managers, and Engineering Team Managers) and external partners (suppliers and contractors) to manage product development projects from concept through to production.

Projects range from incremental improvements to full development of new products and technologies, including prototyping and proof-of-concept work requiring an agile and resource-efficient approach.

Main Responsibilities

• Manage product development projects end-to-end, from inception to operational deployment, aligned with business strategy
• Lead cross-functional teams in a matrix environment to deliver innovative engineering solutions for regulated industries
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope and budget
• Coordinate internal teams and external suppliers/contractors, ensuring quality and performance standards
• Define project plans, milestones, resources, and deliverables, and drive execution to achieve expected outcomes
• Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies throughout the project lifecycle
• Act as the central point of contact for stakeholders across Service, Manufacturing, Sales, Suppliers, and Customers
• Ensure clear communication and stakeholder alignment across all project phases
• Provide regular project updates to senior management and support continuous improvement of project management processes
• Contribute to technical specifications, customer interactions, and collaborative project communication
• Promote structured project delivery using appropriate tools (e.g. design reviews, scheduling, time tracking) and ensure commercial awareness within the team

What You Need to Be Successful

• Qualified to degree level in electrical/electronic/robotic engineering or mechatronics
• Qualified project manager with strong PM principles
• Strong leadership skills in managing personnel in a matrix organisation
• Problem solving & lateral thinking skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills appropriate to a highly technical environment
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in an end-to-end Project manager role

Our Offer

• 25 days holiday plus public holidays, increasing with service
• Company pension, matched contribution up to 7.5%
• Company Bonus scheme
• Health cash plan to contribute towards health care costs such as dentist, optician and prescriptions for employee and their dependants
• 4 x salary life insurance
• Income protection insurance for use in the event of a long-term illness
• Staff discounts scheme with discounts and cashback offers at many retailers including some supermarkets
• Free tea and coffee
• Social club
• Free parking & Electric car charging on site

Join the Team!

This is a permanent position, full time. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Dajana Smyrek at [e-mail].

External agencies are kindly requested not to contact the company regarding this position.

Coesia is an equal-opportunity employer and embraces diversity and inclusion