Project Manager

Verso Recruitment Group; Weymouth; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology manufacturer in Weymouth is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead complex hardware and software development projects from concept to mass production. The role requires over 5 years of project management experience, excellent communication and organisation skills, and proficiency in project management tools. Joining this dynamic business offers a competitive salary of up to £55,000, flexible working hours, and opportunities for professional growth. You will coordinate cross-functional teams to launch innovative products effectively.

Benefits

Competitive salary up to £55,000

Flexible working hours

Generous benefits package

Opportunities for professional growth

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience, 3+ years leading hardware/software product development.
• Proven success in a manufacturing or product development environment.
• Strong understanding of the product development lifecycle.
• Experience developing printers or imaging devices is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional project teams.
• Develop detailed project plans and budgets.
• Coordinate with engineering and other stakeholders.
• Manage project scope, requirements, and risks.
• Ensure successful handover to manufacturing.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Organisation

Stakeholder management

Proficiency in MS Project or similar tools

Education

Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related

Tools

MS Project

Jira

Asana

Smartsheet

Job description

Project Manager

Weymouth, Dorset

Up to £55,000 + benefits

Are you an experienced Project Manager with a passion for leading complex hardware and software development projects from concept through to mass production? My client, a world-class technology manufacturer based in Weymouth, is looking for a driven individual to oversee the end-to-end delivery of their next generation of printer products.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established engineering business where you’ll coordinate multi-disciplinary teams, manage high-impact projects, and play a key role in launching innovative, high-performance products into global markets.

What you’ll be doing

• Leading cross-functional project teams, including mechanical, electrical, firmware, software, design, and manufacturing specialists.
• Developing detailed project plans, budgets, and resource schedules, ensuring projects stay on track for time, cost, and quality.
• Acting as the central point of communication between engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, and senior stakeholders.
• Managing requirements, scope, and risk throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Coordinating with vendors and external partners, ensuring key deliverables are met to specification and schedule.
• Overseeing the transition to mass production, ensuring successful handover to manufacturing and supply chain teams.

What you’ll need

• 5+ years’ project management experience, with at least 3 years leading hardware and software product development.
• Proven success managing projects within a manufacturing or product development environment, ideally consumer electronics, mechatronics, or complex systems.
• Strong understanding of the product development lifecycle and best practices in project delivery.
• Excellent communication, organisation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in project management tools such as MS Project, Jira, Asana, or Smartsheet.
• A degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field (preferred).
• Experience developing printers, scanners, or imaging devices is advantageous.
• Familiarity with firmware, embedded systems, and mechanical engineering principles is a plus.

Why join?

This is your chance to be part of a business developing market-leading products in a dynamic, forward-thinking environment. You’ll enjoy autonomy, visibility, and the opportunity to make a real impact across multiple product lines, supported by a collaborative team that values innovation and excellence.

You’ll receive:

• A competitive salary up to £55,000
• Flexible working hours
• Generous benefits package
• Genuine opportunities for professional growth and development

Lewis Phillips

Verso Recruitment Group

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01582 369359