Project Manager

83zero Ltd; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

83zero Ltd in Peterborough is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join a busy project team within a large engineering and manufacturing environment. The role focuses on delivering a portfolio of projects on time and within budget, across multiple business areas.

Responsibilities include planning, reporting to senior stakeholders, and ensuring quality standards are met. This onsite 12-month contract offers exposure to diverse projects and stakeholders, with potential to mentor others.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' project management experience.
• Experience using Microsoft Project is essential and Excel skills are required.
• Experience in engineering/manufacturing or similar environments preferred.
• Degree or PM qualification desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Managing and monitoring a portfolio of projects.
• Developing and maintaining project schedules using Microsoft Project.
• Tracking progress, risks, issues and actions.
• Managing budgets, costs and resources.
• Producing regular reports for senior stakeholders.
• Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to drive delivery.
• Maintaining risk registers, action logs and scope change records.
• Facilitating project meetings and planning sessions.
• Identifying issues and recommending solutions.
• Mentoring project leaders as required.
• Producing project-related financial and performance reports.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Degree or relevant PM qualification

Tools

Microsoft Project

Excel

Job description

Project Manager

Peterborough | Onsite | 12 Month Contract | £40.73ph / £332.00dr (Inside IR35)

We're looking for an experienced Project Manager to join a busy project team supporting a diverse portfolio of projects across a large engineering and manufacturing environment.

This is a great opportunity to work across multiple business areas, take ownership of project delivery and gain exposure to a wide range of projects and stakeholders.

The Role

You'll be responsible for supporting projects from concept through to delivery, ensuring they stay on track, within budget and to the required quality standards.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing and monitoring a portfolio of projects
• Developing and maintaining project schedules using Microsoft Project
• Tracking project progress, performance, risks, issues and actions
• Managing project budgets, costs and resources
• Producing regular project reports for senior stakeholders
• Working closely with internal and external stakeholders to drive delivery
• Maintaining risk registers, action logs and scope change records
• Facilitating project meetings and planning sessions
• Identifying project issues and recommending solutions
• Supporting and mentoring project leaders where required
• Producing project-related financial and performance reports

What We're Looking For:

• 3+ years' project management experience
• Microsoft Project experience is essential, alongside strong Excel skills
• Strong Excel and data manipulation/reporting skills
• Experience managing project schedules, budgets, risks and resources
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Experience influencing stakeholders and driving project delivery
• Experience in engineering, manufacturing, product development, R&D or similar environments is preferred
• IT project management backgrounds will also be considered where experience can translate into a non-IT project delivery environment
• Degree or relevant project management qualification is desirable, but not essential

We're looking for someone who is:

• A confident and clear communicator
• Comfortable working with senior stakeholders
• Highly organised with strong analytical skills
• Collaborative and comfortable working across multiple teams
• Able to manage competing priorities and keep projects moving

Additional Information:

Travel: Occasional UK, European and potentially international travel may be required

This is an excellent opportunity to join a global manufacturing organisation and play a key role in supporting the delivery of projects across a diverse portfolio. Whether you're an experienced Project Manager or looking to take the next step in your project management career, this role offers the opportunity to work across multiple business areas and gain valuable experience in a fast-paced environment.

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