Project Manager - Leading UK Manufacturer

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Project Manager to join a brilliant client of ours who are a leading UK manufacturer!  

We are seeking a Project Manager to oversee projects from concept stage approval through to launch. This role is ideal for someone who excels in cross-functional collaboration with capabilities of maintaining critical paths for both internal and external customers. Regular supplier and customer liaison, as well as a high degree of cross-functional work, will be integral to this position.

This role is to join a well-established team with an award-winning product range, stocked across major UK retailers. If you’re an ambitious individual with the ability to drive highly innovative projects across internal and external networks, we invite you to apply for this brilliant opportunity!

Role: Project Manager

Salary: £42,000 - £46,000

Location: Birmingham

Monday to Friday - Full time, permanent (08:30 – 16:30)

Hybrid working model: 2 days office / 3 days remote working

Day to Day of the role:

• Coordinate all new project development activities according to customer timelines.
• Work closely with internal teams to meet customer briefs and ensure successful product launches.
• Build and maintain relationships with the customer base, exploring new opportunities by showcasing our capabilities.
• Communicate project activities across various stakeholder meetings and maintain cross-functional collaboration.
• Engage in technical discussions with customers relating to new developments.
• Support customer visits and product launches at sites.
• Collaborate with Sales & Marketing teams to ensure launches are within agreed timeframes and commercial terms.
• Work with Demand Planning & Procurement teams to ensure new materials are set up and included in the forecast as per the project brief.
• Assist with post-launch product reviews.
• To help co-ordinate product launches with Customers, Sales team, Transport, Product Development Manager and Demand Planning Manager
• Provide clear and accurate project updates to the Development Manager.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Strong project management skills with the ability to maintain critical paths.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with demand planning and procurement processes.
• The ability to build strong, strategic relationships with customers and internal stakeholders
• Competence in reporting and providing updates to management.
• Full UK Driving Licence is required as travel to other sites, customers and suppliers is required on occasion