Senior Project Manager

Sanderson; West of England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanderson is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the delivery of complex engineering and technology projects. You will own project delivery, ensuring timelines, budgets and quality, while collaborating with global, cross-functional teams.

The role requires a strong technical background and proven ability to drive successful outcomes across multi-disciplinary programs.

Qualifications

• Proven track record delivering complex engineering or technical projects.
• Degree in Engineering, Science or related technical discipline.
• PM qualification such as APM PMQ, PRINCE2 or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end delivery of complex engineering and technology projects.
• Oversee budgets, timelines, resources and quality.
• Develop project plans and Work Breakdown Structures (WBS).
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to achieve milestones.
• Identify and manage risks, issues and dependencies.
• Provide regular project updates to senior stakeholders.
• Manage project changes and align with wider business objectives.
• Drive continuous improvement across project delivery processes.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional teams

Governance

Communication

Education

Engineering/Science degree

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

We’re looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager to join a leading engineering and technology business, managing the delivery of complex technical and product development projects.

You’ll take ownership of project delivery, ensuring timelines, budgets and quality standards are met while working closely with cross-functional and global teams. This is a great opportunity for someone with a strong technical background who enjoys managing challenging projects and driving successful outcomes.

What we're looking for:

• Proven experience managing complex engineering or technical projects
• Degree in Engineering, Science or a related technical discipline
• Project management qualification such as APM PMQ, PRINCE2 or equivalent experience
• Experience delivering projects involving software development or integration
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Experience working with global, cross-functional teams
• Confident using project planning tools such as Microsoft Project
• Strong understanding of WBS, RAID logs and project governance

What you'll be doing:

• Managing the end-to-end delivery of complex engineering and technology projects
• Overseeing project budgets, timelines, resources and quality
• Developing project plans and Work Breakdown Structures (WBS)
• Coordinating cross-functional teams to achieve key milestones
• Identifying and managing project risks, issues and dependencies
• Providing regular project updates and reports to senior stakeholders
• Managing project changes and ensuring alignment with wider business objectives
• Driving continuous improvement across project delivery processes