Manufacturing Project Manager

Our client is a trusted partner of the UK Ministry of Defence and is looking for an experienced Manufacturing Project Manager to assist the Programme Managers and Manufacturing Management Team. The selected candidate will define, plan, direct, and execute manufacturing projects/contracts at the Bolton site, ensuring they meet the predetermined targets.

The Manufacturing Project Manager is responsible for cost control and schedule adherence. The ideal candidate should be experienced in managing stakeholder interfaces and reporting project progress across all aspects of performance. This role is crucial for successful project management.

What we're looking for:

• Skilled Project Manager with a successful history of completing fixed-cost programs of substantial value in a matrix organisation.
• Preferably has experience in engineering or production.
• Skilled in communication, adept at forming solid connections, experienced in leading teams with varied functions, and capable of meeting tight deadlines.
• Enthusiastic, proactive, and tenacious individual who can prioritise and understand strategic business needs while managing day-to-day tactical decisions.
• Relevant business experience and assistant-level Project Management skills.
• ESD training medical requirements.
• No Health surveillance requirements

What you'll get to do as a Manufacturing Project Manager:

The candidate will be responsible for planning, facilitating, and supporting the success of large-scale contracts throughout the product life cycle. They will develop and maintain relationships with internal customers and subcontractors, ensure accurate reporting of progress across all project aspects, manage plans and budgets related to contract risks and opportunities, convey project requirements to a diverse team, and play a crucial role in tendering/bidding activities for future business acquisition.

"Please Note: Our client requires all employees to achieve the appropriate clearance relevant to the role".

More about the role:

Our client's relationship with the UK military spans back over 70 years. They have delivered countless landmarks in defence engineering, supplying vital defence capability to meet the needs of the armed forces over land, sea, and air.

This role is based in Bolton, one of their newest cutting-edge facilities, which also offers showers and bike racks. The Bolton site is considered one of the North West's leading manufacturing capabilities for the next 25 years and beyond. Training and development are offered to all employees.

Guidant Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.