Senior Project Manager

ZipRecruiter; Kingswinford; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm in Kingswinford is looking for an experienced project manager to oversee the project lifecycle for physical product development. The role involves tracking progress, managing risks, and supporting stakeholders. A flexible salary around £80k p/a and various benefits, including a profit share and extensive holiday, are offered. Applications from all individuals are welcome, aiming for an inclusive environment.

Benefits

Annual profit share bonus

33 days holiday

Company contributory pension

Flexible benefits portal

Generous product discounts

Qualifications

• Experience overseeing the project lifecycle in physical product development.
• Understanding of R&D and commercial activities for new product launches.
• Ability to communicate complex concepts to non-technical colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Develop a comprehensive project management plan with scope and timeline.
• Manage project timeline and maintain RAID log for risks.
• Support stakeholders in creating business cases and updates.

Skills

Project lifecycle management

Stakeholder relationship management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Initiative and problem-solving

Job description

Overview

As our project portfolio grows, we are adding to our team and are looking for an experienced project manager to control project process and timelines across all areas of new product, commercial and operational development.

The project manager is ultimately responsible for the delivery of products into the market on time and in full to the agreed scope. They will co-ordinate all functions across all elements of the project delivery lifecycle. The daily role of the project manager will be to track progress against the gateway process, identify and remove roadblocks for the team and ensure the continuous flow of relevant information for all stakeholders. As a senior project leader, they will take responsibility for developing an effective project management team and improving the project development process and available tools.

It is essential that candidates have experience of project management for the product development lifecycle of physical (manufactured) products. Digital only project management experience is not a good match for this role.

Responsibilities / Key Deliverables

• A compelling project management plan to steer the team in execution containing clear description of the scope, target timeline, key risks, assumptions, project team members and management cadence
• A well-managed project timeline up to date for elements of the project with critical path understood and prioritised
• RAID log for all key project risks, to include assumptions, issues and decisions inclusive of agreed mitigation or action plans
• Support stakeholders in creating compelling business case for target project outcomes, including ROI forecast
• Comprehensive gateway document and checklist to support progress at each stage gate
• Update relevant stakeholders or team members on the project progress
• Coach and support project team members with tasks you assign them

Skills required for success

• Previous experience in overseeing all elements of the project lifecycle in a physical product development / launch setting
• Good understanding of both R&D and Commercial activities involved in designing and launching new products
• Well practiced communication and inter-personal skills to develop and maintain effective stakeholder relationships
• Good analytical skills, with the ability to communicate complex concepts in an easy-to-understand way to non-technical colleagues
• Confidence to use initiative to avoid / resolve issues
• Proactively identify opportunities for improvements and growth

What’s in it for you?

We offer a package designed to attract and retain the right level of talent for this role. We want to find a great match, so if there is something missing that is important to you, please don\'t let it stop you getting in touch if you think you could do a great job.

• Basic salary is flexible to attract the right experience, we anticipate it to be around £80k p/a
• Annual profit share bonus
• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Company contributory pension and 3x Life Assurance cover
• Flexible benefits portal with health care, gym membership and high street discounts
• EAP available to colleagues and their families, to support wellbeing
• Generous product discounts

Accessibility

We welcome applications from all people, regardless of race, sex, gender, age, religion, or any other individual characteristics. We are committed to creating an inclusive, accessible recruitment process and work environment, and welcome and encourage candidates to request any adjustments they may need to show us their full potential.