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.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for planning, facilitating, and providing support for the success of large-scale contracts throughout the product life cycle.
• Developing and maintaining essential relationships with internal customers and key subcontractors.
• Ensuring accurate reporting of progress across all aspects of project performance and interpreting requirements for manufacturing.
• Help create and manage plans and budgets related to contract risks and opportunities.
• Conveying the necessary project/program requirements to a diverse team, ensuring successful completion.
• Playing a pivotal role in tendering/bidding activities associated with a prosperous future business acquisition.

What do you need?:

• 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 happens now?

Upon submission of your application, should it meet our selection criteria, you will be contacted via e-mail by one of our talent acquisition specialists to arrange a screening call. This telephone chat is structured to explore a series of questions aimed at matching your competencies and capabilities to the specific demands of the position. Please note, this screening is contingent upon the initial success of your application.

Security Clearance:

British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship

Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by our clients Security Team.

More about the role:

For more than 70 years, our client has been in a strong partnership with the UK military. They have accomplished numerous milestones in defence engineering and have provided essential defence capabilities to meet the requirements of the armed forces across land, sea, and air.

This job is at our client's site in Bolton facility, one of the North West's leading manufacturing sites for at least 25 years. The facility offers showers and bike racks and is near the motorway, with a petrol station outside. Amenities like an onsite canteen. All employees get training and development opportunities.