Project Manager

Hollybank Trustees Ltd; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension match up to 7%

4 x Salary Life Assurance

Enhanced parental leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Free Eye Tests

Subsidised Canteen

Volunteering and Team Building Days

Job summary

Quanex is seeking an experienced hands-on Project Manager with a focus on value stream mapping in a manufacturing environment. Lead cross-functional projects from concept to launch, managing timelines, budgets, resources and stakeholder communication.

We cover Engineering, Operations, Commercial and IT projects with subject matter experts; you will contribute engineering/operations focus and drive PMO excellence across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, PM, or related field.
• Proven experience managing engineering/technical projects.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies and tools.
• Experience managing budgets, schedules and resources.
• Excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage full lifecycle of engineering projects including planning, scheduling, budgeting, resource allocation, execution and closeout.
• Develop project plans, timelines, milestones, and deliverables with engineering teams and stakeholders.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including engineering, operations, procurement, quality and vendors.
• Monitor project progress and identify, assess, and mitigate risks and issues.
• Track project budgets, expenditures and resource utilization to meet financial objectives.
• Facilitate project meetings, provide status updates, and communicate progress to leadership.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, regulatory and company standards.
• Manage project documentation, change requests and reporting.
• Drive continuous improvement to enhance PM processes and engineering efficiency.
• Support development of PM best practices and standards across the organization.

Skills

Bachelor's degree

Engineering projects

PM methodologies

Budgets and scheduling

Leadership and communication

Analytical and problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/PM or related field

Job description

Location: On site / Wolverhampton, UK
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Business Consulting | Project Management
Salary: Competitive salary

How the role will make an impact:

We are seeking an experienced hands-on Project Manager with experience of value stream mapping in a manufacturing environment.As a Project Manager you will lead cross-functional projects from concept through to project launch. To excel in this role, you will be curious in nature and adept at managing timelines, budgets, resources and stakeholder communication.

As a PMO we cover a wide variety of projects including Engineering, Operations, Commercial and IT.As such we have a variety of subject matter experts in our team.As we move forward we want to strengthen the subject matter expertise of the team further by adding a Project Manager with an Engineering and/or Operations focus.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the full lifecycle of engineering projects, including planning, scheduling, budgeting, resource allocation, execution, and closeout.
• Develop project plans, timelines, milestones, and deliverables in collaboration with engineering teams and stakeholders.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams, including engineering, operations, procurement, quality, and external vendors.
• Monitor project progress and proactively identify, assess, and mitigate risks and issues.
• Track project budgets, expenditures, and resource utilization to ensure financial objectives are met.
• Facilitate project meetings, provide status updates, and communicate progress to leadership and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with applicable safety, quality, regulatory, and company standards.
• Manage project documentation, change requests, and project reporting.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance project management processes and engineering efficiency.
• Support the development of project management best practices and standards across the organization.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, or a related technical field.
• Proven experience managing engineering or technical projects.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies and tools.
• Experience managing project budgets, schedules, and resources.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certification such as PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile certification.
• Experience in manufacturing or a related engineering environment.
• Knowledge of risk management, quality systems, and process improvement methodologies.
• Master's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Ability to understand and interpret technical data
• Project Planning and Execution
• Risk and Issue Management
• Budget and Cost Control
• Strategic Thinking
• Communication and Presentation Skills

• Pension match up to 7%
• 4 x Salary Life Assurance
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, Adoption and Shared Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Free Eye Tests
• Subsidised Canteen
• Volunteering and Team Building Days

About Us:

We are not just another manufacturing company; we are part of something bigger!

We are Quanex, a global, publicly traded manufacturing company serving OEMs in the fenestration, hardware, cabinetry, solar, refrigeration, security, and outdoor products markets.

Our mission is to positively impact our customers, employees and shareholders and put them at the centre of everything we do, through innovation technology and best-in-class customer service.

Health & Safety Responsibilities:

At Quanex, the health and safety of our employees are our top priorities. We are committed to providing a safe and supportive working environment by adhering to the highest safety standards and regulations. Through comprehensive training, regular safety checks, and open communication, we ensure that every team member feels confident and protected while performing their duties. We continuously strive to minimise risks, promote well-being, and encourage a culture of safety across all levels of our organisation.

Join us and be part of a team where your safety is as important as your success.

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