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.

What we're looking for:

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 you'll get to do as a Manufacturing Project Manager:

In this role, you will be responsible for planning, facilitating, and supporting the success of large-scale contracts throughout the product life cycle. This includes 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. Additionally, you will help create and manage plans and budgets related to contract risks and opportunities, convey necessary project and program requirements to a diverse team to ensure successful completion, and play a pivotal role in tendering and bidding activities associated with future business acquisitions.

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:

Our client's relationship with the UK military spans back over 70 years. They have delivered countless landmarks in defence engineering, supplying vital defence capability to meet the needs of the armed forces over land, sea, and air.

This role is based in Bolton, one of their newest cutting-edge facilities, which also offers showers and bike racks. The Bolton site is considered one of the North West's leading manufacturing capabilities for the next 25 years and beyond. Training and development are offered to all employees.

Guidant Global (BH4SF) is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.