Senior Project Manager

ZipRecruiter; Dundee; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automation solutions provider located in Dundee is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead complex projects from initiation to final acceptance testing. You will manage budgets, client relationships, and project documentation, ensuring effective delivery through strong analytical and project management skills. Relocation assistance is available, and sponsorship options are offered for eligible candidates.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in project management within relevant industries.
• Understanding of capital equipment engineering or automation technologies.
• Practical knowledge of project planning tools and methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project delivery and manage budgets effectively.
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project documentation.

Skills

Project management experience

Cross-functional team leadership

Analytical thinking

Customer service mindset

Relationship-building

Education

Degree-level education or equivalent

Tools

MS Project

Gantt charts

Job description

Overview

Join a global technology leader at the forefront of delivering complex, high-performance automation solutions across a wide range of industries. As part of a fast-growing, collaborative team, you’ll tackle big challenges with smart, scalable technologies — and your ideas will be heard, valued and put into action.

With offices across the globe, this organisation offers genuine international collaboration, clear career progression and exposure to the latest innovations in automation. If you're ready to accelerate your growth, work alongside exceptional talent and help shape solutions that truly matter, this could be for you.

The Role

• Lead end-to-end project delivery – from initiation through final acceptance testing
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients, understanding both technical and commercial needs
• Manage budgets, validate financials, and ensure ongoing cost control
• Identify risks early and implement effective mitigation strategies
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project documentation (Budget, Labour Forecasts, Risk Register, Schedules, Change Management, Lessons Learned)
• Build and manage detailed project schedules (MS Project for complex projects), with a focus on identifying and maintaining the Critical Path
• Report regularly to senior leadership and clients on progress, risks, and outcomes
• Manage scope changes through formal Change Control processes using internal tools
• Lead project close-out reviews, capturing learnings and driving continuous improvement

The Person

• Proven project management experience within a relevant industry (e.g., bespoke capital equipment, industrial automation, engineering systems)
• Demonstrated success delivering multiple, complex projects with cross-functional teams
• Solid understanding of capital equipment engineering and/or automation technologies
• Degree-level education or equivalent, with strong project management aptitude
• Practical knowledge of project planning tools and methodologies (e.g., MS Project, Gantt charts, risk assessments)
• Strong commercial awareness, including familiarity with contractual and financial project elements
• Sound analytical thinking and creative problem-solving capabilities
• Strong customer service mindset with a talent for relationship-building
• A collaborative spirit with the ability to lead or contribute within a team
• A continuous improvement mindset—open to new ideas and ways of working

Located in the Dundee area, relocation assistance can be provided and the role is also open to experienced individuals based in the UK who require sponsorship.

For further information call John Anderson on: 01902212000 or 07715639123. Email: [e-mail]