Senior Project Manager - Engineering Solutions

Plexus; Livingston; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Pension contributions

Cycle to Work

33 days annual leave

Job summary

Plexus Livingston Design Centre is seeking a Senior Project Manager who blends technical excellence with strategic business development. You will lead cross-functional teams through the full product development lifecycle to deliver ambitious customer goals with precision.

You will shape development from concept to production, mentor future leaders, and drive collaboration across engineering, manufacturing and supply chain. This role requires 8+ years of experience and a Bachelor’s degree.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field is required.
• 8+ years of engineering or project management experience.
• Detailed understanding of at least one engineering discipline.
• Extensive knowledge of product development and realization processes.
• Strong leadership and cross-functional team coaching.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams through the full product development lifecycle.
• Manage customer expectations across the value stream, scope, budget, quality and risk.
• Drive projects toward successful financial execution with revenue projections.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing and supply chain for smooth product introductions.
• Mentor and develop Plexus leaders and foster growth.
• Identify strategic work-sharing opportunities across the international footprint.
• Continuously improve processes to eliminate silos and raise global output.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Negotiation skills

Decision-making

Communication

Presentation abilities

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

About us

At Plexus, our vision is to help create the products that build a better world. By embracing an innovative culture of excellence, we pride ourselves on designing, manufacturing and servicing some of the world’s most transformative products. From life-saving medical technology and mission-critical defense solutions to sophisticated industrial automation, we’re proud to partner with our customers to bring their complex ideas to market.

Visit Plexus.com to learn more about our unwavering commitment to our vision.

Living Our Values

With a vision rooted in the wellbeing and inclusive engagement of our team members, our customers, their end users and our communities, people are the heart of what we do and who we are. Our values unite and guide us in everything that we do.

Our values include: Growing our People, Building Belonging, Innovating Responsibly, Delivering Excellence and Creating Customer Success.

As part of our team, you’ll do impactful work within an inclusive environment where everyone works together to achieve extraordinary outcomes. You’ll be empowered to reach your full potential through managing your own personalised development plan and access to our learning and development programs.

The Role

At our Livingston Design Centre, we are looking for a Senior Project Manager who thrives at the intersection of technical excellence and strategic business development. You won’t just manage timelines; you will lead cross-functional teams through the full product development lifecycle, ensuring our customers’ most ambitious goals are met with precision.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Business Development: Lead the customer development process to win new business and cultivate long-term, repeat partnerships.
• Complex Project Leadership: Manage customer expectations across the full value stream, navigating the challenges of product development; scope, budget, quality and risk management.
• Financial Excellence: Drive projects toward successful financial execution, utilizing advanced business systems to project revenue and opportunities accurately.
• Collaborative Resource Management: Partner with engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to ensure seamless product introduction into Plexus Manufacturing Solutions sites.
• Talent Mentorship: Actively identify and develop the next generation of Plexus leaders, fostering a culture of growth and excellence.
• Work-Sharing Advocacy: Drive collaboration across our international footprint by identifying strategic work-sharing opportunities. You’ll balance local project needs with the capabilities of our global teams, fostering a culture of knowledge exchange and leveraging our collective design expertise.
• Continuous Improvement: Act as a catalyst for change by constantly evaluating and improving processes. You will refine our operational frameworks to eliminate silos, increase efficiency, and elevate the standard of our global output.

Who You Are

You are a decisive problem-solver with a deep understanding of how products are realized. You excel in high-pressure environments and possess the negotiation skills to align diverse stakeholders.

Your Background:

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree (required).
• Experience: 8+ years of related experience in engineering or project management (preferred).
• Technical Depth: A detailed understanding of at least one engineering discipline (e.g., analog, digital, mechanical, software, or PCB).
• Process Mastery: Extensive knowledge of product development and realization processes.
• Leadership: Strong team-building skills and the ability to lead cross-functional teams through demanding schedules.

The Essentials:

• Skills in decision-making, problem-solving, and communication.
• Strong organizational and presentation abilities.
• Willingness to travel to customer sites as required to maintain high-level partnerships.
• Act as the primary connector between cross-functional departments. You are highly skilled at influencing without authority, translating high-level program goals into actionable results while ensuring all global design hubs remain aligned.
• Navigate complex environments by managing both internal and external stakeholders. You will be the point of contact that ensures transparency, builds trust, and keeps diverse interests moving toward a singular vision.

Why Livingston Design Centre?

At Plexus, we tackle the hardest problems for the world’s most demanding industries. As a Senior Project Manager in Livingston, you will be at the heart of our engineering innovation, leading teams that design and build products that change the world.

Your Rewards and Wellbeing

We believe in rewarding your contribution with a comprehensive package designed to support your life both inside and outside of work.

• Growth: Bespoke development plans and volunteer time off
• Health: Private medical insurance, Employee Assistance Program and vision care
• Wealth: Enhanced pension contributions, life assurance, and group income protection
• Lifestyle: Electric Vehicle and Cycle to Work schemes, plus 33 days of annual leave

Application Process

At Plexus, we don’t look for culture fit, we look for culture add. We value the unique perspectives you bring and review every candidate holistically, balancing professional experience, education and individual journey.

Accessibility and Accommodations

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