Project Manager

Renishaw plc; Wotton-under-Edge; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in Wotton-under-Edge is seeking a Project Manager to lead software development projects within their Machine Tool Products Division. The role involves managing project scope, execution and compliance while ensuring effective communication with stakeholders. Ideal candidates should have project management experience, a relevant degree, and be proficient with Microsoft Office and project management tools. The company offers a hybrid working model and a diverse, inclusive culture.

Benefits

9% non-contributory pension

Discretionary annual bonus

Subsidised onsite restaurants

Free parking

Hybrid working policy

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Experience managing projects that deliver new products to market.
• Able to work effectively as part of a diverse and global team.
• A full, valid passport ensuring unrestricted travel to and from the UK.

Responsibilities

• Manage MPD projects from planning to execution.
• Support projects through the Renishaw product development process.
• Communicate project progress and status to stakeholders.
• Lead the risk management process and manage resource requirements.

Skills

Project management processes

Software development project methodologies

Microsoft Office applications

Problem-solving

Education

HNC / Degree in STEM or Management

Tools

Microsoft DevOps

Atlassian products

Job description

Overview

Renishaw is seeking a Project Manager with strong project coordination and management skills to join our Machine Tool Products Division (MPD) and support the development of our future product range roadmaps. Reporting to a Senior Project Manager, you will be predominantly focused on software development projects and will collaborate with multi‑disciplinary research and development teams to manage a variety of R&D and product upgrade projects. Some hardware development projects will be undertaken in parallel. Your work will contribute to the advancement of new techniques, technologies and products, helping to drive innovation within the Machine Tool Products sector. This role is based at our New Mills site near Wotton‑under‑Edge, Gloucestershire. Occasional travel to other sites may be required depending on business needs.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the management of MPD projects, from planning the project scope, execution of these plans, and the release of new products and technologies to market.
• Supporting projects through the formal Renishaw product development process.
• Communicating project progress and status to a range of stakeholders through various mediums, including verbal presentations and written documentation.
• Leading the risk management process and managing the resource requirements for project team(s).
• Managing the compliance and documentation processes, project cost and resource forecast using Renishaw custom software.
• Attending team update meetings/stand ups and leading retrospectives and risk meetings.
• Assisting with reporting of your projects for board papers, project reports and product roadmaps.
• Contributing to project management process improvement initiatives both within the division and across the wider group.

Qualifications

• You should be familiar with working to project management processes for R&D projects, managing projects that deliver new products to market.
• This role may be suited to graduates or those who have recently qualified. Experience managing projects that deliver new products to market and product launches.
• Minimum HNC / Degree educated (2:1 or above) in a relevant discipline (STEM or Management), or equivalent experience.
• Able to work effectively as part of a diverse and global team, and able to work independently to drive outcomes.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.
• A full, valid passport ensuring unrestricted travel to and from the UK.
• A full UK driving licence.

Desirable Requirements

• Experience or knowledge of software development project methodologies: Agile, SCRUM, etc.
• Recognised project management qualifications such as APM, Prince2, etc.
• Experience managing RDEC/BEIS government funded projects would be highly advantageous.
• Experience of using configuration management systems for managing software development and engineering changes (e.g., Microsoft DevOps, Atlassian products, SharePoint, TeamCenter, etc).

Person Specification

As a Project Manager, you'll be a self‑motivated, organised and dynamic individual, keen to make a significant contribution within our Machine Tool Products Division. You'll communicate effectively, be innovative and highly organised, enabling yourself to manage multiple projects simultaneously and achieve the best project outcome possible, while supported by a Senior Project Manager and surrounding teams. You'll also be happy and able to work effectively as part of a diverse and global team, whilst also able to work independently to drive outcomes.

Benefits

• 9% non‑contributory pension.
• Discretionary annual bonus.
• Subsidised onsite restaurants and coffee shops.
• Free parking.
• Car sharing scheme.
• 24‑hour fitness centres.
• Hybrid working policy allowing a combination of home and office based working.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Life Assurance policy of 12 times annual salary.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Enhanced maternity pay subject to qualifying criteria.
• Health Cash Plan.
• Option to join BUPA Renishaw Health Trust.
• Employee Assistance Programme for employees and family.

Equality and Diversity

At Renishaw we believe that our success is powered by welcoming a workforce of diverse and talented people. Through encouraging an inclusive culture, where all our employees are free to be themselves, we can achieve our core values: Innovation, Inspiration, Integrity, and Involvement. If you are excited about the role but feel as though you don't meet all the requirements, we would encourage you still to apply. You might just be the right person for this role or another opportunity at Renishaw.