Senior Projects Manager

Permanent Futures Limited; Leeds; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An expanding manufacturing business in Leeds is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee complex projects from inception to completion. You will lead cross-functional teams, manage stakeholder relationships, and contribute to operational excellence. The ideal candidate has a proven track record in project management within a manufacturing or engineering environment and holds relevant qualifications. Competitive salary and professional development opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Project Manager in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Strong ability to manage complex, high-value projects successfully.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead contracts from inception to closeout, ensuring commitments are met.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers.
• Define, monitor, and control project schedules, budgets, and KPIs.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Contract management

Negotiation skills

Project management methodologies

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Engineering or Business

Project Management Certification (PRINCE2, PMP)

Job description

Overview

Futures are seeking to appoint a Senior Project Manager to join a well-established and expanding manufacturing business. This is a pivotal role where you will take full ownership of contracts from initial agreement through to successful delivery, driving operational excellence, customer satisfaction, and profitability.

As a senior member of the team, you will provide leadership across the full contract life cycle from negotiation and scope definition through execution, compliance, and final delivery. You will work collaboratively with sales, production, technical, and engineering teams to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and to the highest quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Full Contract Life Cycle Ownership: Lead contracts from inception to closeout, ensuring commercial, technical, and operational commitments are met.
• Customer & Stakeholder Leadership: Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, acting as the primary point of contact and ensuring expectations are exceeded.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with sales, production, technical, and engineering teams to align project delivery with strategic objectives.
• Commercial & Risk Management: Review scope, identify risks, develop mitigation strategies, and safeguard margins while seeking opportunities to enhance profitability.
• Programme & Delivery Oversight: Define, monitor, and control project schedules, budgets, and KPIs, ensuring projects are delivered to agreed time, cost, and quality standards.
• Quality & Compliance Assurance: Plan and oversee Factory Acceptance Tests, ensuring all deliverables meet contractual and regulatory requirements.
• Leadership & Communication: Drive clear communication across internal teams and external stakeholders, providing timely updates and decisive leadership in resolving challenges.
• Continuous Improvement: Contribute to the development of project management processes, systems, and best practices that strengthen operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Project Manager in a manufacturing, engineering, or technical environment.
• Strong track record in contract management and delivery of complex, high-value projects.
• Exceptional stakeholder management, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Proficient in project management methodologies, IT systems, and contract administration.
• Commercially astute, with the ability to safeguard margins and drive profitability.
• Degree in Engineering, Business, or related discipline (preferred).
• Project Management Certification (e.g., PRINCE2, PMP).

If this role appeals, please do apply.