Senior Project Manager

WHAT IS ON OFFER

Alfred H Knight has a fantastic, brand-new opportunity for a Senior Project Manager to join our team at our modern Head Office in Pegasus House, Prescot (Merseyside).  

We are currently embarking on an ambitious, global journey of modernisation and technology investment. This isn't just about delivering a pre-set plan; it's a permanent role where you will play a key part in designing, building, and leading complex, large-scale transformations projects across our international network. Our focus is entirely on driving performance, improving efficiencies, and helping our teams work smarter, not harder—giving them the tools to do what they do best.

Why join us?

• The Best of Both Worlds: Enjoy the collaborative energy of our Head Office alongside the flexibility of hybrid working, with up to 2 days from home per week tailored to business and project needs.


• True Global Impact: You will shape change on an international scale, with the opportunity for occasional travel to both our UK and overseas sites.  


• A Culture of Growth: We are a growing global family business with exciting, fully-funded plans for the future, offering a mature and supportive space where your ideas will genuinely make an impact.

ABOUT US

Alfred H Knight is a totally independent, family owned business spanning five generations. A global network of strategically placed offices and laboratories enable global trade by providing independent inspection, analysis and consultancy services to the metals and minerals, solid fuels and agriculture industries.

We have honed and carefully crafted our reputation. Delivering knowledge and professionalism in all aspects of weighing, sampling and analysis. We thrive by continuing to re-invest in our facilities, technology and people. Click here to find out more about AHK.

DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES?

To be successful at Alfred H Knight you will need to display the following:

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND WORK EXPERIENCE 

Essential

• Proven Track Record: Demonstrable experience in IT Project Management, with visible progression into senior positions.  


• Global Transformation: Extensive experience successfully delivering complex, large-scale global transformation projects and programmes.  


• Global Perspective: Experience navigating international delivery pressures, multi-layered workstreams, and cross-functional global teams.  


• Framework Flexibility: Strong knowledge of both Agile (Scrum/Kanban) and traditional Waterfall, with the ability to manage hybrid models successfully.  


• Tooling Ecosystems: Proficiency with enterprise project management tools such as Jira, Confluence, or Asana.  

Required Competencies

• Resilience & Drive: An adaptable, delivery-focused approach with a strong attention to priorities, execution, and follow-through.  


• Mentorship & Collaboration: A calm, supportive approach under pressure, with a passion for coaching, mentoring, and supporting junior PMs and our PMO function.  


• Strategic Communication: Excellent relationship-building skills, with the ability to collaborate confidently with both technical and non-technical stakeholders and share clear project value with senior executives.  


• Exceptional Organisation: A natural ability to coordinate complex risks, dependencies, and resource allocations effectively. 

Required Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or equivalent.  


• PRINCE2 Foundation/Practitioner, APM PMQ, or an equivalent Agile certification is preferred.

BENEFITS 

We are offering an excellent opportunity with a salary and benefits package to match including pension, life assurance and an employee assistance programme.

If you are invited to interview, please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to the recruitment process that will enable you to perform to the best of your ability.

Alfred H Knight is committed to creating a diverse & inclusive environment and hence welcomes applications from all sections of the community.