Special Projects Lead

Rotork; Bath; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading flow control and instrumentation provider is seeking a Special Projects Lead. This role involves leading high-impact projects that enhance operational efficiency and drive growth across the organization. Effective collaboration with senior leadership and cross-functional teams is essential to deliver measurable outcomes. A degree in Business, Engineering, or Project Management, alongside experience in strategic project management, is required. This is an exciting opportunity at a pivotal time of growth and change in the company.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading strategic, cross-functional projects.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience in M&A activities and product portfolio integration.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted adviser to senior leadership.
• Lead complex, cross-functional projects.
• Develop detailed project plans and timelines.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in Business, Engineering, or Project Management

Tools

Project management tools

Job description

Rotork is a market-leading global provider of mission-critical flow control and instrumentation solutions. Customers rely on Rotork for innovative, high quality and dependable solutions for managing the flow of liquids, gases and powders. Rotork helps customers around the world to improve efficiency, reduce emissions, minimise their environmental impact and assure safety.

Job Description

We’re looking for a dynamic Special Projects Lead to spearhead high-impact projects that deliver innovation, operational efficiency, and growth across our product portfolio and business functions. This is a unique opportunity to work at the heart of Rotork’s Growth+ Strategy, partnering with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to make a tangible difference.

What you’ll do

• Act as a trusted adviser to senior leadership, providing insights and recommendations for strategic decision‑making.
• Lead complex, cross‑functional projects from initiation to completion, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities.
• Partner with the Head of Business Development on product portfolio fit assessments for acquisition targets and manage integration activities for M&A projects.
• Define project scope, objectives, and success criteria in collaboration with senior stakeholders.
• Facilitate collaboration between engineering, product management, operations, and commercial teams to ensure seamless execution of business activities and Go‑to‑Market strategies.
• Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and resource allocations, managing risks and dependencies proactively.
• Monitor project performance against KPIs, providing regular updates and actionable recommendations to leadership.
• Drive continuous improvement by capturing lessons learned and embedding best practices into future projects.

What we’re looking for

• Proven experience in leading strategic, cross‑functional projects within a complex organisation.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills at senior leadership level.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving abilities, with a focus on delivering measurable outcomes.
• Experience in M&A activities and product portfolio integration is highly desirable.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment with multiple priorities.

Qualifications

Qualifications & Technical knowledge:

• Degree in Business, Engineering, Project Management or related discipline.
• Strong understanding of project and change management methodologies and tools.
• Familiarity with Rotork’s markets (flow control, automation) and regulatory landscape is advantageous.
• Knowledge of risk management, financial planning, and stakeholder engagement principles.

Additional Information

Rotork is the market‑leading global flow control and instrumentation company, helping our customers manage the flow of liquids, gases, and powders across many industries worldwide.

Our purpose is Keeping the World Flowing for Future Generations.

For over sixty years, the world has relied on us to create the things that keep everything moving. From oil and gas to water and shipping, pharmaceuticals, and food – these are the flows on which our modern world depends. Today, we’re respected and admired for our people, performance, and products. Our success flows fromवान commitment to engineering excellence, and that’s what we will always pursue, safely and sustainably.

Rotork is going through an exciting period of change and growth, building on our existing market leadership. It’s a great time to join us and make an impact in shaping the future of our business.

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