Project Manager (IT & Manufacturing)

Lord Search & Selection; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading workforce solutions firm is seeking a Project Manager for a 12-month contract to lead a large-scale facilities IT and infrastructure programme. The role requires senior experience in managing IT infrastructure within manufacturing environments, ensuring integration, compliance, and successful delivery of project goals.

Qualifications

• Senior experience managing IT infrastructure in manufacturing/industrial settings.
• Hands-on expertise in networks and systems integration.
• Experience managing cross-functional, multi-vendor environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of IT & infrastructure setup.
• Manage project scope, budget, schedule, risk, and change control.
• Oversee high-security systems, ensuring compliance with safety standards.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Safety awareness

Systems integration

Production technology

Job description

We are AMS. We are a global total workforce solutions firm; we enable organisations to thrive in an age of constant change by building, re-shaping, and optimising workforces. Our Contingent Workforce Solution (CWS) is one of our service offerings; we act as an extension of our clients' recruitment team and provide professional interim and temporary resources.

Project Manager - 12 Month Contract

Location: Inchinnan (expectation of 2/3 days on-site per week)

We are seeking a Project Manager to lead a large-scale facilities IT and infrastructure programme for our globally respected client, who develops cutting-edge technologies to deliver clean, safe, and competitive solutions for power needs.

Role Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of IT & infrastructure setup: networking, PC deployments, manufacturing systems, and back-office environments.
• Coordinate infrastructure setup and integration into the new facility.
• Manage supply chain, ensuring timely delivery and compliance.
• Support cost modeling, funding processes, and capital approvals.
• Manage project scope, budget, schedule, risk, and change control.
• Oversee high-security classified systems, ensuring safety standards compliance.
• Conduct quality reviews, manage escalations, and accept deliverables.

Candidate Requirements

• Senior experience managing IT infrastructure in manufacturing/industrial settings.
• Hands-on expertise in networks, systems integration, and production technology.
• Strong safety awareness in manufacturing environments.
• Strategic vision with execution capability.
• Experience managing cross-functional, multi-vendor environments.
• Ability to balance IT and industrial infrastructure needs.
• Stakeholder management experience.
• Knowledge of RAID configurations.

Next Steps

If interested and qualified, please apply via the provided link. We will contact you with updates.

Note: Due to recent IR35 legislation changes, our client only works with contractors operating via PAYE or Umbrella models. Applications from candidates wishing to operate under their own Limited Company cannot be accepted.

AMS may operate as an Employment Agency or Employment Business in the delivery of some services.