Senior Project Manager

W Talent; Derby; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global manufacturer in Derbyshire seeks a Senior Project Manager to drive transformation and manage strategic programs. This hybrid role requires significant experience in project management and strong leadership skills. Ideal candidates will have knowledge of SAP or Salesforce and certifications like APM or PRINCE2. Join a company offering competitive salaries, a generous pension, and comprehensive wellbeing support.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus opportunities

Generous pension scheme

Private healthcare options

Wellbeing programme

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Significant experience in senior-level project and programme management.
• Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of transformational change is highly desirable.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Expertise in both Waterfall and Agile project methodologies is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full project delivery lifecycle from entry to closure.
• Take ownership of the project portfolio, ensuring effective resource allocation.
• Drive programme governance, reporting, and escalation processes.
• Act as deputy to the PMO Manager, supporting steering meetings and reporting.

Skills

Leadership skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Agile methodologies

Waterfall methodologies

Education

Project management certifications (APM, PRINCE2, or equivalent)

Tools

SAP

Salesforce

Job description

Overview

W Talent are proud to be partnering with a globally recognised, market-leading manufacturer in their search for a highly experienced Senior Project Manager. This is an exciting opportunity to join a world-class organisation that is driving transformation and delivering large-scale, strategic programmes with real impact. This role will be based from their Derbyshire facility with a Hybrid working opportunity.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking, international manufacturer undergoing exciting transformation. If you're an experienced Project Manager looking for a role with impact, influence, and the chance to deliver change at scale, we'd love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full project delivery lifecycle, from entry to closure, ensuring all projects are delivered on time, to budget, and within scope.
• Take ownership of the transformation project portfolio, ensuring resources are allocated effectively and risks are identified and mitigated.
• Lead and deliver strategic projects, ensuring they are scoped, structured, and aligned with organisational objectives.
• Drive programme governance, reporting, and escalation processes to maintain delivery momentum.
• Act as deputy to the PMO Manager, supporting with steering meetings, reporting, and embedding best practice across the business.

Experience and Qualifications

• Significant experience in senior-level project and programme management.
• Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of transformational change would be highly desirable.
• Knowledge of projects delivering change with SAP or Salesforce would be desirable.
• A proven ability to manage multiple priorities within a fast-paced environment.
• Expertise in both Waterfall and Agile project methodologies would be advantageous.
• Project management certifications (APM, PRINCE2, or equivalent) would be highly advantageous.

What\'s on Offer

• Competitive salary and bonus opportunities.
• Generous pension scheme for long-term financial security.
• Death in service benefit and access to private healthcare options.
• Comprehensive wellbeing programme including 24/7 GP access, mental health support, and lifestyle coaching.
• Additional health benefits such as free eye tests, health MOTs, NHS checks, and flu vaccinations.
• An award-winning culture recognised for putting people first, offering career growth and development opportunities.