About the job

Description

Project Manager

Cambridgeshire/Hertfordshire area - 3 days minimum on site

£80-100k basic + excellent benefits

​Are you ready to lead groundbreaking projects that revolutionise scientific research? We're seeking a dynamic and energetic Project Manager to drive the delivery of cutting-edge lab automation/instrumentation products and consumables. You'll manage highly complex projects, ensuring timely and high-quality solutions that meet customer needs and regulatory requirements.

Project Manager Responsibilities:

• Ensure program success by delivering new products on time, within budget, whilst meeting quality and performance standards.
• Lead cross-functional teams to bring innovative lab automation products and consumables to market quickly.
• Collaborate with the PMO to develop and maintain project plans, including scope, timelines, milestones, and deliverables.
• Coordinate with resource managers to allocate resources effectively and provide necessary tools, training, and support for team members.
• Monitor project progress, manage risks, and resolve issues promptly.
• Facilitate communication across all business functions and teams, including R&D, product management, marketing, sales, manufacturing engineering, and customer support.
• Work closely with R&D teams to ensure technical feasibility and alignment with product specifications, complying with relevant regulatory standards and quality requirements.
• Implement and maintain rigorous quality control processes to ensure product reliability and performance. Address any quality issues promptly and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Solve complex problems and lead strategic program execution from concept to production.
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation and provide regular updates to senior management and stakeholders.
• Protect intellectual property by ensuring proper security of project documentation.

Project Manager Skills & Attributes:

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and energise cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication skills, ensuring clarity and effectiveness across business functions.
• Strategic and forward-thinking, able to solve complex and ambiguous problems.
• Collaborative, working closely with product and business leadership to drive program direction.
• Detail-oriented and organized, capable of managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Customer-focused, able to solicit and incorporate feedback to meet quality and customer expectations.

Project Manager Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant Engineering discipline.
• 5+ years of cross-functional project and/or technical leadership experience.
• 10+ years of experience in program or project management within a product development, manufacturing, and/or research environment.
• Demonstrable experience of meeting project goals while satisfying quality, performance, schedule, and budget requirements.
• Strong understanding of product development processes, including hardware, software, and consumables.
• Excellent organisational and leadership skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with key stakeholders.

What to expect:

• Collaborate with talented professionals in a motivated and driven team.
• Highly competitive salary package and comprehensive benefits, including private medical insurance, a generous pension plan, and an annual discretionary bonus.
• Excellent and defined career development opportunities
• Direct access and involvement with Senior Leadership
• Chance to deliver on a truly meaningful package of work

If this resonates with you, apply with an up-to-date CV and be a part of the journey to reshape the future of science.