Project Manager Manufacturing

Certain Advantage; Bolton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence organisation in Bolton is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Project Manager for a 12-month contract. The ideal candidate must have a proven project management track record within engineering or production environments and possess excellent communication skills. This role will primarily be onsite due to security restrictions, ensuring the successful delivery of manufacturing projects while managing stakeholder interfaces and reporting project performance effectively.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in delivering fixed cost programmes within a matrix organisation.
• Experience in engineering or production environments preferred.
• Ability to build strong relationships and drive multi-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to Programme Managers to deliver manufacturing projects.
• Own Manufacturing Work Packages from cost, schedule, and quality perspectives.
• Assure accurate reporting of project performance.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Problem-Solving

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

World Class Defence Organisation based in Bolton is currently looking to recruit a Manufacturing Project Manager on an initial 12 month contract.

The department are looking for a candidate with a good level of experience of working as a Project Manager, Project Engineer or Project Coordinator.

Overview

Job Title: Manufacturing Project Manager

Location: Bolton

Hybrid / Remote working: due to security restrictions, this role will be based onsite

Contract: 37 Hours per week

Overtime: Hours worked over 37 hours per week will be calculated at ‘time and a quarter’

Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter)

IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella)

Responsibilities

• Provide support to the Programme Managers and Manufacturing Management Team to define, plan, direct and deliver the manufacturing projects/contracts against business plan targets through rigorous cost control and schedule adherence. Manage stakeholder interfaces including internal customers and ensure accurate reporting of progress against all aspects of project performance.
• Ownership of Manufacturing Work Packages from a cost, schedule and quality perspective
• Planning, facilitating and providing support to the success of large scale contracts throughout the product life cycle.
• Developing and maintaining key relationships with internal customers and key subcontractors.
• Ensuring accurate reporting of progress against all aspects of project performance and interpreting requirements back to manufacturing.
• Assisting in the preparation and maintenance of contract risk and opportunity plans/budgets.
• Communicating consolidated project/programme requirements to a multi-disciplined team to safeguard deliveries.
• Playing a key role in tendering/bidding activities associated with the successful acquisition of future business.

Role requirements

• Experienced Project Manager with a proven track record in the delivery of fixed cost programmes, of significant value, within a matrix organisation. Experience within an engineering or production environment would be of preference.
• A natural communicator, able to build strong relationships, with experience in driving multi-functional teams and delivering to tight time-scales.
• Enthusiastic, pro-active and tenacious individual who can prioritise and understand strategic business needs as well as managing the day-to-day tactical decisions.
• Experience in the application of Project Management skills in a relevant business environment.
• Good command of Microsoft packages including Excel and PowerPoint