Project Manager - R&D Lubricants

Airswift; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading workforce solutions provider in Manchester seeks an experienced R&D Project Manager to oversee innovation and product development in specialty lubricants. The role demands a solid background in specialty chemicals and project management, with at least 3 years in project delivery. Candidates should hold a relevant bachelor's degree and be familiar with ISO 9001 standards and ISCC+ certification. Competitive daily rates are offered based on qualifications and experience.

Benefits

Competitive daily rate

Work with a globally renowned business

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in a project delivery role within the chemicals process business.
• Proven experience in managing complex R&D / product development projects from initiation to launch.

Responsibilities

• Manage the R&D, innovation, and product development portfolio.
• Track resources and identify constraints impacting project delivery.
• Monitor the R&D budget and provide reports for effective budget management.
• Own the innovation pipeline process.
• Coordinate technical data exploitation through publications and events.
• Support ISO 9001 and customer audits.
• Assist in ISCC+ certification integration.

Skills

Specialty Chemicals

Project Management

Budget Management

Resource Allocation

ISO Standards

Certification Knowledge

Software Proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field

Tools

Monday.com

Job description

R&D Project Manager - Lubricants

Job Type: Contract

Work period: Full-Time

Duration: 12 month initial contract

Location: Manchester, United Kingdom

Visa Sponsorship: Not Available

Elevate Your Career with Airswift

Our client is a world renowned Oil & Gas company and are seeking a Project Manager to work within their specialty lubricants / chemicals division. In this role you will manage R&D and innovation / product development into manufacturing.

Role Overview

• Manage the R&D, innovation, and product development portfolio, overseeing project managers for individual projects.
• Track resources and identify constraints impacting project delivery; engage with senior management to resolve conflicts.
• Monitor the R&D budget and provide regular reports to the Technical & Product Lead for effective budget management.
• Own the innovation pipeline process.
• Coordinate technical data exploitation through commercial publications and events.
• Track projects and report progress to senior management as necessary.
• Support ISO 9001 and customer audits for innovation and product development.
• Assist in implementing ISCC+ certification, integrating it into the product development strategy.
• Serve as the owner of Monday.com project management software, responsible for staff training and project tracking implementation.
• Gather customer feedback from the Commercial Team to inform innovation strategy.
• Engage with the wider community within company to shape innovation strategy.

Skills & Qualifications

• Specialty Chemicals: Strong background in specialty chemicals and their applications.
• Project Management: Proven experience in managing complex R&D / product developmetn projects from initiation to launch.
• Budget Management: Proficient in tracking and managing project budgets.
• Resource Allocation: Ability to identify and resolve resource conflicts effectively.
• ISO Standards: Familiarity with ISO 9001 standards and audit processes.
• Certification Knowledge: Understanding of ISCC+ certification requirements.
• Software Proficiency: Experience with project management tools.

Education & Experience

• Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field .
• Experience: Minimum 3 years in project delivery role within the chemicals process business.

Pay & Benefits

• Competitive daily rate based on qualifications and experience.
• Work with a globally renowned business

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About Airswift

Airswift is a global workforce solutions provider specializing in the engineering and technology sectors. With operations spanning over 70 countries, we boast a talent pool of over 9,000 contractors and 1,000 employees. Our unparalleled reach and expertise are unmatched in the industry. Learn more about Airswift at https://www.airswift.com/blog.

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