Project Manager

Solid State Group; Taunton; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Solid State Group is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join the PMO in Crewkerne. You will lead complex NPD/NPI projects, coordinating Engineering, Operations, Quality and Procurement to deliver on time, within budget and to customer requirements.

The role focuses on precision, compliance and effective delivery for technically demanding medical device projects. Reporting to the Lead PMO, you will develop plans, manage risks, and ensure documentation and stage-gate processes are

Qualifications

• Experience leading PMOs in engineering, manufacturing or operations.
• Solid grasp of project governance and methodologies.
• Strong planning, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage risks, scope, schedules and changes.
• Excellent communication with customers and stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead NPD and NPI projects from concept through production readiness.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, schedules and budgets.
• Monitor performance, risks, issues and changes; adjust plans accordingly.
• Coordinate transition of new products from development to manufacturing.
• Ensure production readiness and cross-functional alignment.

Skills

Project management

Scheduling

Risk management

Stakeholder communication

Multitasking

Excel

Education

PRINCE2 Practitioner

APM or equivalent

Tools

MS Project

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Whether it’s industrial embedded computing, custom lithium battery packs, secure communication systems, antennas, or imaging technology we design, manufacture and supply it.

From the ocean floor to the edge of space, Custom Power innovation is making sure that vital technology operates consistently, reliably, and above all safely, around the clock. Our products can be found gathering scientific insight in the cold and crushing depths at the ocean floor, transmitting high bandwidth data across hostile terrain, processing colossal amounts of traffic data, and enabling secure ticket sales on board a train.

From the first day of your employment with us, you will be part of an organisation that strives every day to make your work rewarding and cares for your safety and wellbeing.

The Solid State Group is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments or support during the application process or interview, please let us know, and we will make the necessary arrangements.

We are now looking for an experienced and motivated Project Manager to join our Project Management Office (PMO) in Crewkerne, playing a key role in delivering New Product Development (NPD) and New Product Introduction (NPI) projects.

The Opportunity
Reporting to the Lead Project Manager, you will take responsibility for managing complex projects from initial development through to successful production introduction.Working closely with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Procurement and external partners, you will ensure projects are delivered to agreed timescales, budgets, quality standards and customer requirements.This is an exciting opportunity to work on innovative, technically demanding products, including solutions for medical device applications, where precision, compliance and effective project delivery are essential.

What You Will Be Doing

• Lead and coordinate NPD and NPI projects throughout the full project lifecycle.
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, budgets, resource forecasts and key milestones.
• Monitor project performance, proactively managing risks, issues, dependencies and changes.
• Coordinate the transition of new products from development into manufacturing, ensuring production readiness.
• Work collaboratively with Engineering, Operations, Quality and Procurement to resolve technical and operational challenges.
• Manage project reviews, stakeholder communications and progress reporting.
• Build effective relationships with customers, internal stakeholders and third-party suppliers.
• Coordinate product qualification activities, regulatory testing and production ramp-up planning.
• Ensure project documentation, stage-gate approvals and change control processes are maintained.
• Support compliance with quality management systems, customer requirements and relevant industry standards.
• Drive continuous improvement, capturing lessons learned to strengthen future project delivery.

What We Are Looking For
You will be a well-organised and proactive Project Manager who enjoys working in a technical environment, bringing people together and ensuring complex projects progress successfully from concept to delivery.
Essential Experience & Skills:

• Experience working within a Project Management Office in an engineering, manufacturing or operations environment.
• Good understanding of project management principles, governance and methodologies.
• Strong planning, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Experience managing project risks, scope, schedules and change control.
• Excellent communication skills, with the confidence to engage customers and stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities effectively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, PowerPoint and MS Project.

It Would Be Great If You Also Have:

• A recognised project management qualification, such as PRINCE2 Practitioner, APM or equivalent.