Project Manager

October 23, 2026

Office

Senior

Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

Keep in mind

Office-only work

Also worth knowing

Business travel required
Portfolio required
Tobacco-industry project

Description

The role sits in the Innovation and Development team of an established UK manufacturer of quality-control instrumentation, precision test measurement equipment and tube packing solutions. The Project Manager leads product development projects from inception to operational deployment in production or at the customer, with a substantial prototyping and proof-of-concept element. Delivery runs through Design Reviews, Gate Reviews, scheduling tools and formal project governance in partnership with engineering, manufacturing, sales, suppliers and customers. Base salary starts from GBP 73 000 with additional benefits under the CCNL Metalmeccanico collective agreement.

Responsibilities

Managing product development projects from initial inception to operational deployment in line with business strategy
Leading multidisciplinary teams to deliver engineering solutions within agreed scope, budget and timelines
Identifying, planning and coordinating project activities, resources and deliverables to meet milestones
Managing project risks, resource constraints and dependencies and developing mitigation plans
Acting as the central point of coordination between Engineering, Manufacturing, Service, Sales, Marketing, Suppliers and Customers
Ensuring effective communication and stakeholder alignment throughout the project lifecycle
Selecting and managing suppliers and subcontractors together with Functional Team Managers
Advising project sponsors on technical and commercial risks, resource conflicts and delivery challenges
Supporting continuous improvement of project management processes, methodologies and tools
Promoting a disciplined delivery approach through Design Reviews, Gate Reviews, scheduling tools and governance
Participating in the creation of technical specifications based on customer and business requirements
Taking an active role in design reviews and helping engineering teams improve product performance, quality and customer value

Requirements

Qualified to degree level in Electrical, Electronic, Robotic Engineering or Mechatronics
At least 4–5 years of project management experience within engineering or product development environments
Hands-on technical experience in engineering, design, automation, robotics, aerospace or system integration, giving at least 8–9 years of overall professional experience
Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple stakeholders within a matrix organisation
Proactive, hands-on and solution-oriented approach with strong problem-solving skills
Confidence to challenge ideas constructively during design reviews
Excellent communication skills and ability to interact with technical and non-technical stakeholders
Willingness to undertake occasional business travel as required

Conditions

Full-time employment
Base salary starting from GBP 73 000, with the actual offer potentially exceeding this minimum
Additional benefits such as insurance available in accordance with Company policy
Applicable collective agreement is the CCNL Metalmeccanico
Work location is Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom
Occasional business travel as required

Similar jobs

Similar in meaning, not just matching keywords

This device does not meet the site requirements

What may not work

Project Manager

Job summary

Keep in mind

Also worth knowing

Description

Responsibilities

Requirements

Conditions

Similar jobs

Job summary

Similar jobs

More on this topic

Project Manager

Job summaryAnalysis and summary of the descriptionGood [data-chart=chart-_R_qboahinpfiv6abqaqlb_] { --color-score: var(--success); } .dark [data-chart=chart-_R_qboahinpfiv6abqaqlb_] { --color-score: var(--success); } 75

Job summary

Keep in mind

Also worth knowing

Description

Responsibilities

Requirements

Conditions

Similar jobs

Job summaryAnalysis and summary of the descriptionGood [data-chart=chart-_R_qboahinpfiv6abqaqlb_] { --color-score: var(--success); } .dark [data-chart=chart-_R_qboahinpfiv6abqaqlb_] { --color-score: var(--success); } 75

Job summary

Similar jobs

More on this topic