Senior Project Manager in Basingstoke

Energy Jobline ZR; Basingstoke; Hybrid; GBP 47,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad CPE is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead high-impact initiatives during a pivotal integration period in a regulated manufacturing environment (Medical Device/Pharma).

The role requires 9+ years in project leadership, PMP is a plus, and offers a 10-month contract with potential extension. The position is remote with initial onsite setup at a regional facility, and pays £40 per hour.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree; MBA desirable.
• 9+ years of industry experience, with at least 5 years in roles of increasing responsibility.
• Proven track record in regulated manufacturing (Medical Device/Pharma).
• Demonstrated expertise in business transformation and M&A integration.
• PMP certification is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional project teams to achieve objectives in Medical Device/Pharma.
• Oversee full lifecycle of complex projects: tasks, resources, budgets.
• Manage validation deliverables ensuring quality and regulatory compliance.
• Identify, mitigate, and communicate project risks; develop contingency plans.
• Drive strategy via value streams, change management, and business transformation funnels.
• Conduct lessons-learned sessions to improve operations and performance.
• Serve as liaison between stakeholders for alignment and decisions.

Skills

Leadership

MS Project

MS Office

PMP certification

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA

Tools

PM methodologies

Job description

Job DescriptionAre you a seasoned leader ready to steer high-impact initiatives within a dynamic, evolving environment? We are actively seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to join our clients team during a pivotal period of organisational growth following a recent M&A integration. If you possess a passion for driving complex projects and shaping strategic business transformation, we want to hear from you immediately. We are committed to an expedited hiring process to identify the right talent to lead our teams toward success.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and direct cross-functional project teams to achieve critical objectives within the Medical Device/Pharma industry.
• Oversee the full lifecycle of complex projects, including task development, resource allocation, and budget management.
• Facilitate validation deliverables, ensuring all project documentation meets rigorous quality and regulatory compliance standards.
• Proactively identify, mitigate, and communicate project risks, developing robust contingency plans.
• Drive organisational strategy by implementing value streams, change management initiatives, and business transformation funnels.
• Conduct "lessons-learned" sessions to foster a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Serve as the primary liaison between stakeholders, ensuring alignment and clear decision-making throughout the project life cycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution (an advanced degree or MBA is highly desirable).
• Minimum of 9 years of industry experience, including at least 5 years in roles of increasing responsibility.
• Proven track record of success within a regulated manufacturing environment, specifically Medical Device or Pharma.
• Demonstrated expertise in business transformation and M&A integration.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Project, MS Office, and standard project management methodologies.
• Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence partners and drive results in a complex, matrixed environment.
• PMP certification is considered a strong plus.

What We Offer

• Role Type: Full-time, Monday to Friday
• Duration: 10-month contract with the possibility of extension up to 24 months.
• Pay rate: £40 per hour.
• Work Model: Remote, with initial onsite setup at a regional facility.
• Support: Collaborative team environment with all necessary equipment provided.

Randstad CPE values and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.