Project Manager

Custom Power; South Somerset; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Custom Power LLC in Crewkerne, United Kingdom, is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead New Product Development and New Product Introduction projects from concept to production within the PMO. You will collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Procurement and customers to deliver technically complex initiatives on time and to budget.

The role requires strong governance, planning, risk management and excellent stakeholder communication.

Qualifications

• Experience leading engineering/manufacturing projects.
• Strong governance, planning, risk and change management knowledge.
• Proven ability to coordinate technical teams and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage project plans, budgets, schedules, resources and risks.
• Lead NPD/NPI projects from development to production introduction.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and track key milestones.
• Build and maintain relationships with customers, stakeholders and suppliers.
• Manage project changes and report progress to stakeholders.
• Support regulatory compliance and manufacturing readiness.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Organisational skills

Stakeholder management

Tools

MS Project

MS Office

Job description

Help deliver innovative power solutions, from the seabed to the edge of space!

At Custom Power, we design and manufacture specialist battery packs and energy solutions for demanding applications across aerospace, defence, medical, energy and industrial sectors.

We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to join our team in Crewkerne, leading New Product Development (NPD) and New Product Introduction (NPI) projects from concept through to successful production.

The Role

Working within our Project Management Office (PMO), you will collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Procurement and customers to deliver technically complex projects on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing project plans, budgets, schedules, resources and risks.
• Leading NPD/NPI projects through development, qualification and production introduction.
• Coordinating cross-functional teams and managing key project milestones.
• Building strong relationships with customers, stakeholders and external suppliers.
• Managing project changes, reporting progress and driving continuous improvement.
• Supporting regulatory compliance and manufacturing readiness.

What We Are Looking For

• Project management experience within engineering, manufacturing or operations.
• Strong knowledge of project governance, planning, risk and change management.
• Experience coordinating technical teams and managing multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication, organisational and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and MS Project.

Experience with NPD/NPI, AS9100, Class III medical devices or regulated manufacturing environments would be advantageous, as would a recognised project management qualification such as PRINCE2 or APM.

Hours:

38 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Ready for your next challenge?

Join Custom Power and play a key role in delivering innovative power solutions for some of the world's most demanding applications.