Project Manager

Nicholas Associates; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Nicholas Associates is recruiting a Project Manager for a 12 month fixed term contract in Rotherham. The role focuses on delivering new product introductions within a high-volume manufacturing environment and coordinating with the R&D/Engineering team.

You will manage project scope, schedule, and risks, using MS Project and JIRA, while engaging stakeholders across the business to ensure timely delivery and quality outcomes. This is an excellent step for expanding project management experience.

Qualifications

• Background in project management within a technical industry
• Strong stakeholder management from junior staff to board level
• Ability to adapt project methodology (Waterfall; Agile; Hybrid) to diverse teams
• Problem solving aptitude
• Excellent work ethic and self-motivation
• Microsoft Office competence (Word; Project; PowerPoint; Excel)
• Excellent communication skills and cross-functional collaboration

Responsibilities

• Lead and own new product introduction projects and the involved product lifecycle stages
• Define project scope, deliverables and success criteria with stakeholders and manage reviews
• Schedule projects using Microsoft Project to track progress and deliverables
• Identify and manage project risks and issues with proactive reporting
• Coordinate cross-functional teams inside/outside R&D to ensure alignment with deliverables
• Act as main point of contact for cross-functional project matters
• Oversee technical documentation and communicate critical challenges in delivery
• Administer project components in JIRA, PLM, quality management and ERP systems
• Support Head of R&D and Programme Manager with communication and stakeholder engagement

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Agile/Waterfall/Hybrid

Problem solving

Work ethic

MS Office

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Project

JIRA

Job description

Position: Project Manager 12 month FTC
Reports to: Programme Manager
Location: Rotherham sites, with travel to third parties as required

Salary: £45-55K DOE

Nicholas Associates is recruiting for a Project Manager to join an established & forward-thinking client, on a 12 month fixed term contract.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a background in high volume manufacturing, to further their professional development & take the next step to expand their existing project management experience.

You will manage the progress of and administer to projects within the R&D/Engineering department, working closely with major stakeholders in the business to develop and deliver requirements, and supporting the Programme Manager and Head of R&D to build resilience in timelines and mitigate against risks effecting project activities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and own new product introduction projects and the involved product lifecycle stages
• Manage the setting and development of project scope, definition of deliverables, and the agreement of success criteria amongst the relevant stakeholders, as well as the leading reviews periodically throughout the project lifecycle
• Manage project schedule through Microsoft Project to ensure visibility of deliverables and allow for accurate progress updates
• Manage project risk and issue profiles, monitoring, analysing, reporting and escalating issues independently
• Manage tasks across cross functional teams inside and outside of R&D/Engineering to ensure business alignment with and understanding of project deliverables
• Act as a main point of contact for cross-functional teams on project matters
• Oversee technical documentation completion and ensure visibility of critical technical challenges within project delivery
• Administer project components and tasks within the company's JIRA, product lifecycle management, quality management and ERP systems
• Work with the Head of R&D and the Programme Manager to drive efficient communication, process adherence, and stakeholder engagement

KEY SKILLS / EXPERIENCE

• Background in project management within a technical industry, preferably high volume manufacturing (Engineering; Software; Technology)
• Strong stakeholder management skills, from junior staff to board level
• Ability to be flexible in terms of project methodology (Waterfall; Agile; Hybrid), to meet the needs of a diverse technical team
• Problem solving aptitude
• Have an excellent work ethic and be self-motivated.
• Microsoft Office competence - Word; Project; PowerPoint; Excel
• Excellent communication skills, ability to build relationships with all levels, ability to work as part of a team

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

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