Project Manager

Coesia; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Company pension

Company Bonus scheme

Health cash plan

Life insurance 4 x salary

Income protection insurance

Staff discounts

Free tea and coffee

Hybrid working

Free parking & Electric car charging

Job summary

Cerulean, part of Coesia, is seeking a proactive Project Manager for its Innovation and Development team in Milton Keynes. You will drive projects from inception through to production, coordinating engineers, suppliers and customers, while prototyping new concepts and validating them through proofs-of-concept.

Lead diverse teams, manage scope, budget and schedules, and push continuous improvement in project delivery. Occasional travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical/Electronic/Robotic Engineering or Mechatronics.
• 4–5 years PM experience in engineering/product development.
• Hands-on technical experience in engineering/automation/robotics.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams.
• Willingness to travel occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Manage product development projects from inception to production delivery.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams to deliver engineering solutions within scope, budget, and timelines.
• Identify and coordinate project activities, resources, and milestones.
• Manage risks, resources, and dependencies, developing mitigation plans.
• Coordinate between Engineering, Manufacturing, Service, Sales, Marketing, Suppliers and Customers.
• Support continuous improvement of project management processes and tools.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in Electrical/Electronic/Robotic Engineering or Mechatronics

Job description

About the Company

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 Innovation and Development team. Reporting to the Head of innovation and Development, the right candidate will work in partnership with multiple stakeholders across the business, including Product Managers, Sales Managers and Engineering Team Managers to manage and deliver projects from the point of inception to delivery into Production and / or customer.

Projects can range from small incremental improvements on existing products to complete design and introduction of new products and technologies. There is a substantial element of prototyping and proof-of-concept machines or experiments that require an inquisitive and agile approach focused on the effective use of resources.

• Managing product development projects from initial project inception to operational deployment in line with business strategy and requirements.
• Leading multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative engineering solutions, ensuring projects are completed within agreed scope, budget, and timelines.
• Identifying, planning, and coordinating project activities, resources, and deliverables to achieve project objectives and milestone commitments.
• Managing project risks, resource constraints, and dependencies, developing mitigation plans when required.
• Acting as the central point of coordination between Engineering, Manufacturing, Service, Sales, Marketing, Suppliers, and Customers.
• Ensuring effective communication and stakeholder alignment throughout the project lifecycle.
• Selecting and managing suppliers and subcontractors in collaboration with Functional Team Managers.
• Advising project sponsors on technical and commercial risks, resource conflicts, and delivery challenges.
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives related to project management processes, methodologies, and tools.
• Promoting a disciplined project delivery approach through Design Reviews, Gate Reviews, scheduling tools, and project governance processes.
• Participating in the creation of technical specifications based on customer and business requirements.
• Taking an active role in design review activities, constructively challenging assumptions and supporting Engineering teams in identifying opportunities to enhance product performance, quality, and customer value.

What You Need to Be Successful

• Qualified to degree level in Electrical, Electronic, Robotic Engineering or Mechatronics.
• At least 4-5 years of project management experience within engineering or product development environments.
• Previous hands‑on technical experience in engineering, design, automation, robotics, aerospace, system integration, or other complex technical industries would be highly desirable, resulting in a professional experience of at least 8-9 years.
• Proofed ability to lead cross‑functional teams and manage multiple stakeholders within a matrix organisation.
• Proactive, hands‑on and solution‑oriented approach, with strong problem‑solving skills and the confidence to challenge ideas constructively.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Willingness to undertake occasional business travel as required.

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
• Hybrid working
• Free parking & Electric car charging on site

Join the Team!

Coesia is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in fair, merit‑based recruitment and assess all candidates exclusively on the basis of their qualifications, skills, experience and suitability for the role.