Project Manager

Project Manager

Location: Teesside
Salary: Up to £55,000
Benefits: Flexible Benefits | Pension | Career Development Opportunities

About the Opportunity

Are you ready to take the lead on innovative product development in a fast-paced manufacturing environment?

Our client, a forward-thinking UK manufacturer known for engineering excellence, is seeking a dynamic Project Manager to join their growing team. This is a newly created role that offers the opportunity to take full ownership of New Product Introduction (NPI) projects and critical business initiatives.

You'll be joining a business with real momentum – heavily investing in product innovation, automation, and export expansion. It's a fantastic time to get involved and make a tangible impact.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead end-to-end project delivery from concept through to completion across NPI and strategic initiatives.
• Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and metrics to track delivery, cost, and quality.
• Build and coordinate cross-functional project teams, establishing clear roles and responsibilities.
• Manage risk, change control processes, and project governance effectively.
• Collaborate closely with stakeholders across the business and external partners to ensure alignment.
• Use established project management tools and methodologies (e.g., MS Project, Agile, Prince2).
• Drive continuous improvement by capturing lessons learned and evolving project processes.

What You’ll Bring

• A degree in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Project Management or a related field.
• Proven experience managing projects in a technical, manufacturing, or product development setting.
• Familiarity with project management software such as MS Project or similar tools.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Commercially aware, resilient under pressure, and able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Confident working autonomously with a proactive and adaptable mindset.

Why Apply?

• Play a key role in delivering innovative new products and shaping future strategy.
• Join a business committed to investment in people, technology, and growth.
• Excellent opportunities for development and career progression.
• Work with a supportive leadership team and high-performing colleagues.
• Make a genuine impact within a company undergoing transformation and expansion.

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