Project Manager - Maternity Cover

Fortress Safety; Wolverhampton; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday per year

Pension - employer contribution up to

Company bonus scheme

Airport parking discounts

Eyecare support

Cycle to work scheme

Annual Halma share vesting scheme

Long service recognition

Life assurance cover

Job summary

Fortress Safety is seeking a Project Manager to join our PMO on a 14-month maternity cover assignment. You will take ownership of a portfolio of strategic projects, applying structured planning, decision-making and strong stakeholder engagement to deliver on time, in scope and on budget, supporting Fortress's growth.

You will lead multiple projects, define scope and deliverables, manage risks and timelines, and build relationships with distributors and customers while communicating progress to

Qualifications

• Proven project management experience in engineering/manufacturing/industrial settings.
• Strong ability to connect projects to wider business goals.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making under pressure.
• Skilled at managing stakeholders and communicating with senior stakeholders.
• Experience with planning and prioritising multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Shaping project direction aligned with PMO strategy and Fortress goals.
• Leading and delivering multiple projects, defining scope and deliverables.
• Solving problems and making timely decisions to keep projects on track.
• Building relationships across the business, with distributors and customers.
• Communicating project updates clearly to all levels of the organisation.
• Planning resources, risks and timelines across competing demands.
• Championing continuous improvement and following product development processes.
• Motivating cross-functional teams to deliver results.

Skills

Project management

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Communication

Planning

Continuous improvement

Education

University degree or equivalent

Tools

MS Project

Smartsheet

Job description

Job Title: Project Manager - 14 Month Fixed-Term Contract (Maternity Cover - Immediate Start)

Location: Fortress Interlocks, Wolverhampton (WV4 6FB) - Hybrid, 3 days per week in office

Salary: £50,000–£55,000 per annum

Contract Type: Fixed-Term (14 months), must be commutable to Wolverhampton

Team: PMO, reporting to the Lead Project Manager

About the opportunity Fortress Safety is looking for a Project Manager to join our PMO on a business-critical 14-month maternity cover assignment. You'll take ownership of a portfolio of strategic projects - applying structured planning, sound decision-making and strong stakeholder engagement to deliver on time, in scope and on budget, all while supporting Fortress's continued growth.

What You'll Be Doing

• Shaping project direction through strategic thinking, aligning initiatives with Fortress's wider business goals and PMO strategy
• Leading and delivering multiple projects simultaneously, defining scope, goals and deliverables with all stakeholders
• Proactively solving problems and making timely decisions to keep projects on track
• Building and managing strong relationships across the business, with distributors and with customers
• Communicating and influencing confidently at all levels, translating complex project detail into clear updates
• Planning and prioritising competing project demands, managing resources, risks and timelines
• Championing continuous improvement, refining and following our New Product Development process
• Motivating and influencing cross-functional teams to deliver results, even without formal authority

What You'll Bring

• Proven project management experience, ideally within an engineering, manufacturing or industrial environment
• Strong strategic thinking, connecting individual projects to wider business objectives
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills, comfortable navigating ambiguity under time pressure
• Skilled stakeholder management, building trusted relationships at all levels
• Strong communication and influencing skills across diverse teams and senior stakeholders
• Effective planning and prioritisation across multiple concurrent projects
• A continuous improvement mindset, always seeking smarter ways of working
• University degree or equivalent experience gained on the job
• Must have the right to work in the UK (this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship)

Nice to have

• Formal project management certification, e.g. PRINCE2, APM or Agile/Scrum
• Experience with project management software/tools, e.g. MS Project, Smartsheet
• Experience in a regulated or safety-critical engineering sector

What We Offer

• 25 days holiday per year plus bank holidays
• Pension - employer contribution up to 10.5%
• Company bonus scheme
• Airport parking discounts
• Eyecare support
• Cycle to work scheme
• Annual Halma share vesting scheme
• Long service recognition
• Life assurance cover

Inclusion & belonging

At Fortress, we don't just accept difference - we celebrate it. We're committed to creating an inclusive environment for all colleagues, and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. If you require any accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know.

Visa/Sponsorship

This role requires candidates to already hold the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.

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