Senior Project Manager

WIKA Instruments Ltd; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading measurement technology company in the UK is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead complex technical projects. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills and a strong background in project management, with experience in regulated industries. The role offers competitive salary, flexible working hours, and focused training for career development.

Benefits

Competitive salary and Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Flexible working hours

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Free on-site parking

Employee Referral Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in agile project management.
• Understanding of product lifecycle management in regulated industries.
• Experience managing projects in startups or SMEs.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prioritize project tasks to meet deadlines.
• Conduct meetings to review progress and address issues.
• Communicate risks and project status to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with teams to facilitate execution and resolve dependencies.
• Monitor project budgets and adherence to financial constraints.

Skills

Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

Ability to manage complex technical projects

Strong IT skills

Ability to collaborate with engineers

Risk management and mitigation skills

Education

Tertiary education in engineering or related science

Project management qualification (PRINCE2, APM, PMI-PMP)

Job description

Senior Project Manager

Company Overview:

For over 75 years, WIKA has been a renowned partner and competent specialist for any task in the field of measurement technology. With steadily growing efficiency, innovative technologies are applied when developing new products and system solutions. The reliability of the products and the readiness to face all challenges of the market have been the key factors for WIKA achieving a leading position in the global market.

Within the WIKA Group, currently 11,200 employees are dedicated to maintain and improve technology in pressure, temperature, force and level measurement, and also in the fields of flow measurement, calibration and SF 6 gas solutions.

WIKA Optical Sensing Ltd, previously known as Oxsensis, was acquired by WIKA in 2023 and brings expertise in optical sensing technology, particularly for pressure and temperature measurement.

Your activities

• Plan and prioritize daily project tasks and resources to meet objectives and deadlines.
• Conduct regular meetings to review progress, address issues, and ensure alignment with business goals.
• Communicate project status and risks to stakeholders, including senior management, for transparency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to facilitate project execution and resolve dependencies.
• Monitor project budgets, expenses, and resource utilization for adherence to financial constraints.
• Manage project costs forecasts, timelines, risk logs and resource plans; identify any changes or risks, communicate those to the stakeholders, propose and execute mitigation plans.
• Identify and mitigate potential risks and issues to minimize disruptions to project delivery.
• Drive continuous improvement of project management processes and tools.
• Provide leadership and support to project team members, fostering a positive team environment.
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients and stakeholders, managing expectations.

Your profile

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, including customer facing activities.
• Ability to manage complex technical projects within scope, schedule, and budget.
• Ability to manage project risk including technical issues.
• Strong IT skills. Ability to develop information dashboards to communicate project status and metrics.
• Ability to understand technical issues and manage exceptions.
• Ability to collaborate with engineers and stakeholders to develop comprehensive project plans.
• Constantly pursue performance improvement

Desirable Experience:

• Tertiary education in engineering or a related science.
• Project management qualification, such as PRINCE2, APM, PMI-PMP.
• Experience in agile project management.
• Understanding of and experience in product lifecycle management in a regulated industry (e.g. Aerospace).
• Familiarity with Safety Management Systems (SMS) and Risk Management.
• Experience in managing projects in a startup/SME.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary and Pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Flexible working hours and hybrid working
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Focused training and career development planning with opportunities to progress
• Free on-site parking
• Employee Referral Scheme

Please note: The availability of hybrid working arrangements may vary depending on the specific role and its requirements.

Senior Project Manager