Sr Project Manager

Ball Corporation; Luton; Hybrid; GBP 51,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Life insurance

Work accident coverage

Parental leave

Lunch benefit

Employee assistance program

Healthcare access

Job summary

Ball Corporation seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead complex capital and manufacturing projects from planning through implementation. You will work cross-functionally with engineering, operations, finance, and plant teams to deliver projects safely, on time, and within budget, driving operational excellence and growth.

This role offers hybrid or fully remote options, with regular updates on progress, costs, risks, and schedule to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• University degree or equivalent education in Engineering, Project Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience leading project implementation activities.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience leading others to achieve common goals.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing equipment and production processes.
• Excellent organizational, self-motivation, and action-oriented problem-solving skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders.
• Working knowledge of project management principles, including scope definition, scheduling, monitoring, and risk management.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and business systems such as Coupa, JDE, and project scheduling tools.

Responsibilities

• Establish, monitor, and revise project schedules using critical path methodologies to achieve project objectives.
• Lead the planning and implementation of assigned projects, ensuring alignment with budget, timeline, and operational requirements.
• Coordinate feasibility studies and evaluate project options in collaboration with key stakeholders across the business.
• Prepare AFEs and requisitions with detailed scopes of work, accurate cost estimates, and clear project justifications.
• Manage project budgets and forecasting activities while maintaining accurate project accounting records.
• Provide regular project status updates covering progress, costs, risks, issues, and schedule performance.
• Build, lead, and influence cross-functional project teams, including engineering, manufacturing, and external partners.
• Ensure engineering documentation, work orders, and change controls comply with approved standards and project requirements.
• Support a safe work environment by adhering to all company safety policies and procedures.
• Leverage project management and business systems to maintain accountability, communication, and project visibility.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Project management

Scheduling

Cross-functional leadership

Budgeting & forecasting

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Scheduling tools

Education

University degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Coupa

JDE

Project scheduling tools

Job description

At Ball, integrity and trust are the foundation of who we are. Guided by our core values —\"We Care. We Work. We Win.\"— we create a culture where every voice matters and every idea drives progress.

Further your career at Ball, a world leader in manufacturing sustainable aluminium packaging. Achieve extraordinary things when you join our team, and make a difference in your professional development, the community, and around the globe!

Your Opportunity to Make an Impact

At Ball, the Sr Project Manager plays a critical role in leading complex capital and manufacturing projects from planning through implementation. Working cross-functionally with engineering, operations, finance, and plant teams, this role ensures projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget while supporting operational excellence and business growth.

How You'll Make a Difference

• Establish, monitor, and revise project schedules using critical path methodologies to achieve project objectives.
• Lead the planning and implementation of assigned projects, ensuring alignment with budget, timeline, and operational requirements.
• Coordinate feasibility studies and evaluate project options in collaboration with key stakeholders across the business.
• Prepare AFEs and requisitions with detailed scopes of work, accurate cost estimates, and clear project justifications.
• Manage project budgets and forecasting activities while maintaining accurate project accounting records.
• Provide regular project status updates covering progress, costs, risks, issues, and schedule performance.
• Build, lead, and influence cross-functional project teams, including engineering, manufacturing, and external partners.
• Ensure engineering documentation, work orders, and change controls comply with approved standards and project requirements.
• Support a safe work environment by adhering to all company safety policies and procedures.
• Leverage project management and business systems to maintain accountability, communication, and project visibility.

What Helps You Thrive In This Role

• University degree or equivalent education in Engineering, Project Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience leading project implementation activities.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience leading others to achieve common goals.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing equipment and production processes.
• Excellent organizational, self-motivation, and action-oriented problem-solving skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders.
• Working knowledge of project management principles, including scope definition, scheduling, monitoring, and risk management.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and business systems such as Coupa, JDE, and project scheduling tools.
• Financial acumen with experience in budgeting, forecasting, and project cost control.

Sr Project Manager must possess excellent relationship buidling and influencing skills since they will lead people that are outside their direct reporting line. While the regular working cycle of this position is usually five days on (Monday-Friday), this job may include working weekends (Saturday and Sunday). Working hours may vary as specified by management and/or as required by project needs. Incumbent must be able to work overtime on a regular basis and/or be on call as directed by management.

Work Environment: This role supports central functions and offers flexible work arrangements including hybrid or fully remote options, subject to role requirements and manager approval.

Hiring Range: 671250- 895000 SEK gross per year - The final salary will be determined based on the candidate’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and market benchmarks. Depending on these factors, the actual offer may fall above or below the posted range.

Incentive Plan:

The position is eligible for a bonus under the bonus system communicated by the company at each occasion.

Comprehensive Benefits Package:

• For specific details and eligibility see Teknikavtalet Unionen, Ledarna och Sveriges ingengörer.
• Pension plan via Collectum.
• Life insurance, insurance for work accident long-term sick leave, parental leave and Insurance transition support Ball offer employees Friskvårdsbidrag, Gruppförsäkring Skandia, lunch Benefit and employee assistance program.
• The management team is also offered quick access to healthcare Access Deductible.

The salary range is provided for candidates from PRIMARY LOCATION COUNTRY. For other locations, information regarding salary will be shared during the recruitment process.

If you have a disability and/or long-term health condition that impacts your ability to access any of the information outlined in the job application process, please do not hesitate in letting us know, so that we can endeavour to provide it you in the most accessible format. Please email [e-mail] with your access request, and somebody will respond to you within 3 business days.

Ball Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We actively encourage applications from everybody, regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, faith, ability, or orientation. Our products range from infinitely recyclable aluminium cans, cups to aerosol bottles solutions that enable our customers to contribute to a better world.

Each of us has a deep commitment to diversity and inclusion which is the foundation of our culture of belonging. Everyone at Ball is making a difference by doing what we love. Because what we create may change, but what we will always make is a difference.

Please note the advertised job title might vary from the job title on the contract due to local job title structure and global HR systems.