Project Manager R&D

Recruitment Solutions (Folkestone) Limited; Folkestone; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Folkestone is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee a diverse portfolio of high-impact projects in a dynamic consumer product environment. The ideal candidate will have strong project management experience, proficiency in MS Project, and excellent stakeholder communication skills. This role offers a hybrid working pattern along with performance bonuses and supportive team culture.

Benefits

Annual discretionary performance bonus

Health cashback plan

24 days annual leave + bank holidays

Qualifications

• Experience in managing a diverse portfolio of high-impact projects within a consumer product environment.
• Ability to define project goals, objectives, and deliverables.
• Experience with cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Manage a large portfolio of projects across multiple product areas.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders in various departments.
• Ensure timely project delivery within agreed scope.

Skills

Project management experience

Proficient in MS Project

Critical path management

Strong stakeholder skills

Confident communication

Presentation skills

Education

Project management certification (e.g., Prince2)

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Project Manager to lead and deliver a diverse portfolio of high-impact projects within a dynamic consumer-product environment. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys cross-functional collaboration, structured project governance, and driving projects from concept through to launch.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a large portfolio of projects across multiple product areas, ensuring delivery on time, in full, and within agreed scope.
• Build strong relationships with R&D, Regulatory, Quality, Marketing, Supply Chain, and Procurement stakeholders.
• Define project goals, objectives, scope, milestones, and deliverables.
• Ensure full feasibility assessments and follow governance through a structured Stage Gate process.
• Create and maintain detailed project timelines, understanding dependencies and critical paths.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks, escalating where necessary.
• Deliver clear project reporting through written updates and presentations to stakeholders at all levels.
• Manage change control, escalating issues impacting time, cost, quality, or scope.
• Support master data creation, ensuring product setup accuracy, including Bills of Material for internally produced items.
• Act as Deputy to the Senior Project Manager when required.

Skills & Experience

• Strong project management experience within a fast-paced, consumer-focused environment.
• Proficient in MS Project, Gantt charts, critical path management.
• Confident communicator with strong stakeholder and presentation skills.
• Proactive, positive, adaptable, and solutions-focused.
• Project management certification (e.g., Prince2) is desirable.
• Annual discretionary performance bonus
• Health cashback plan
• 24 days annual leave + bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell additional days
• Hybrid working pattern (combination of on-site and remote working)
• Supportive, collaborative team culture
• Opportunities for growth within a structured PMO environment

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