R&D Project Lead – Medical Tech, Cross‑Functional PM

Dräger; Blyth; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Dräger UK is seeking a Project Manager to lead R&D projects within the Safety Division. You will manage cross-functional, multi-disciplinary teams, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope and budget, and aligned with regulatory requirements.

You will be responsible for planning, forecasting and reporting to Project Control Boards, with a focus on stakeholder engagement and clear, concise communication throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering or significate industry experience delivering technical/engineering projects.
• Desirable professional qualification in Project Management.
• Experience delivering cross-functional and multi-disciplinary projects.
• Experience budgeting, tracking and forecasting of projects.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and document projects per IMS and Draeger processes.
• Lead multi-disciplinary project teams within a regulated industry, often cross functional.
• Plan and control project budgets and resources, coordinating with Controlling for forecasting.
• Effectively manage project risks and opportunities, with mitigation actions.
• Maintain outstanding stakeholder engagement through clear communication.
• Report to Project Control Boards, Sponsors and other stakeholders.
• Ensure effective close-out of projects and handover into lifecycle.

Skills

Engineering degree

PM qualification

Budgeting & forecasting

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

Engineering degree

PM qualification (desirable)

Job description

Dräger UK is seeking a Project Manager to lead R&D projects within the Safety Division. You will manage cross-functional, multi-disciplinary teams, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope and budget, and aligned with regulatory requirements.

You will be responsible for planning, forecasting and reporting to Project Control Boards, with a focus on stakeholder engagement and clear, concise communication throughout the project lifecycle.