Senior Project Manager

Renishaw plc; Wotton-under-Edge; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in the UK seeks a Senior Project Manager to oversee hardware and software projects. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of project management experience and possess strong leadership and communication skills. This role offers a hybrid working environment and a competitive salary ranging from £45,000 to £60,000, along with a comprehensive benefits package including a 9% pension and bonus potential.

Benefits

9% non-contributory pension

Discretionary annual bonus

Subsidised onsite restaurants

Free parking

24-hour fitness centres

Qualifications

• Proven experience in project management (3+ years).
• Track record of delivering complex projects.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional project teams to deliver projects.
• Develop detailed project plans and timelines.
• Monitor progress and manage risks proactively.

Skills

Project management experience

Leadership skills

Written and verbal communication skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving skills

Computer literacy (Microsoft Word, Excel)

Education

Certification in project management (e.g., APM PMQ)

Degree in relevant engineering/science discipline

Tools

Confluence

Jira

Job description

Overview

offers hybrid working, a competitive salary with benefits and the opportunity for future career development.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional project teams to deliver projects on time, within scope and budget.
• Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and resource allocations from product inception to productionisation.
• Own project milestones.
• Monitor progress, manage risks, and resolve issues proactively.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Ensure alignment with business goals and strategic priorities.
• Provide regular updates to senior leadership, including performance metrics, timelines, progress reports, and strategic recommendations.

Key requirements

• Proven experience in project management (3+ years).
• Proven track record of delivering complex, multidisciplinary projects.
• Strong organisational and leadership skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Analytical, detail-oriented, and proactive problem solver.
• Excellent computer literacy, particularly in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Familiarity with project management tools for example Confluence and Jira.
• Certification in project management, e.g. APM PMQ.
• Full driving license.

Desirable

• Degree in a relevant engineering, science, or mathematical discipline.
• Previous experience working in hard tech.

Benefits

When you join Renishaw, we\'re committing to your future career. That\'s because we believe in developing our people\'s skills and promoting them internally. We also offer a benefits package that\'s highly desirable; including a 9% non-contributory pension, discretionary annual bonus.

• Subsidised onsite restaurants and coffee shops, free parking, car sharing scheme and 24 hour fitness centres. (not available at all sites).

We also want to promote a healthy work-life balance as much as possible, so we have introduced a hybrid working policy which allows for a combination of home and office based working depending on the nature of your role. We also offer a variable working arrangement.

Salary between £45,000 - £60,000 depending on experience.

Renishaw plc is a world-renowned British engineering and scientific technology company, headquartered in Gloucestershire. It specialises in high-precision metrology, manufacturing systems, additive manufacturing, and healthcare technologies. With over 5,000 employees worldwide, including more than 3,000 in the UK, Renishaw is a FTSE 250 company recognised for its innovation and global reach. As part of the ongoing growth of Renishaw\'s Spectroscopy Products Division, we are seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead hardware and software design projects associated with new product development. We seek an individual with proven project management experience. The ideal candidate will create detailed project plans for complex, high-impact hard tech projects and lead cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery. Strong stakeholder engagement at all levels and excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential.

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