Senior Project Manager/Director of Manufacturing

Michael Page (UK); England; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable organization in the Energy sector is seeking a Senior Project Manager/Director of Manufacturing. You will lead new product development, manage stakeholder relationships, and oversee project execution. The ideal candidate will have experience in delivering complex projects in the energy sector and strong leadership skills. This role offers a competitive daily rate and the option for remote work, providing valuable experience within an international team.

Benefits

Competitive daily rate

On-site or home-based working

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• Experience delivering New Product Development projects in the Energy sector.
• Ability to engage, influence, and communicate effectively with senior leadership and clients.
• Solid understanding of manufacturing and industrial engineering.
• Strong understanding of contract structures, procurement, and financial controls.
• Experience managing international matrix teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead a new product development within the energy sector.
• Influence key stakeholders and motivate project teams to meet deadlines.
• Collaborate with international teams effectively.
• Inspire and motivate teams while fostering accountability.

Skills

Proven Delivery Record

Strong Stakeholder Management

Technical Fluency

Commercial Awareness

Leadership & Team Building

Education

Certified at IPMA Level B or equivalent

Tools

Waterfall methodologies

Agile methodologies

Hybrid approaches

Job description

About Our Client

The employer is a reputable organisation within the Energy sector, known for its innovative approach and strong presence in the market. As a medium-sized company, they focus on delivering high-quality solutions and maintaining an efficient production environment.

Job Description

Lead a new product development within the energy sector

Influence key stakeholders and motivate project teams to get the project over the line on time

Don't focus too much on the technical element of the product

Collaborating with international teams effectively day to day

The Successful Applicant

• Proven Delivery Record

• Demonstrated success in delivering complex projects on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Mandatory: Experience delivering New Product Development projects in the Energy sector.

• Strong Stakeholder Management

• Ability to engage, influence, and communicate effectively with senior leadership, clients, and cross-functional teams.
• Skilled in conflict resolution and expectation alignment within an existing international team.

• Technical Fluency

• Solid understanding of manufacturing and industrial engineering.
• Ability to translate technical requirements into actionable plans.

• Qualifications

• Certified at IPMA Level B or equivalent.
• Skilled in applying waterfall, agile, and hybrid approaches.

• Commercial Awareness

• Strong understanding of contract structures, procurement, and financial controls.
• Capable of managing budgets, forecasts, and cost-benefit analyses.

• Leadership & Team Building

• Inspires and motivates teams, fosters accountability, and builds trust.
• Experience managing international matrix teams and driving accountability.

• Travel Expectations

• Willingness to travel up to 25% within the EMEA region.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive daily rate with full control of on site or home based working.
• Opportunity to work with a respected organisation in the industrial and manufacturing sector.
• Chance to lead impactful projects and drive operational excellence.
• Temporary role providing valuable experience influencing their UK and German site
• Collaborative and goal-focused work environment.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Project Manager/Director of Manufacturing to make a significant contribution. Apply now to take the next step in your career!