Pay Rate: from £20.99 up to £22.48 per hour PAYE and from £28.00 per hour up to £30.00 per hour through an Umbrella Company

Overview of the Manufacturing Project Manager role and the department you will be assigned to:

You will be tasked to provide support to the Programme Managers and Manufacturing Management Team to define, plan, direct and deliver the manufacturing projects/contracts against business plan targets through rigorous cost control and schedule adherence.

You will manage stakeholder interfaces including internal customers and ensure accurate reporting of progress against all aspects of project performance.

Your responsibilities will include but not limited to:

Planning, facilitating and providing support to the success of large scale contracts throughout the product life cycle.
Developing and maintaining key relationships with internal customers and key subcontractors.
Ensuring accurate reporting of progress against all aspects of project performance and interpreting requirements back to manufacturing.
Assisting in the preparation and maintenance of contract risk and opportunity plans/budgets.
Communicating consolidated project/programme requirements to a multi-disciplined team to safeguard deliveries.
Playing a key role in tendering/bidding activities associated with the successful acquisition of future business.

The successful Project Manager will have the following skills and experience to carry out the duties assigned to the role:

Experienced Project Manager with a proven track record in the delivery of fixed cost programmes, of significant value, within a matrix organisation. Experience within an engineering or production environment would be of preference.
A natural communicator, able to build strong relationships, with experience in driving multi-functional teams and delivering to tight time-scales.
Enthusiastic, pro-active and tenacious individual who can prioritise and understand strategic business needs as well as managing the day-to-day tactical decisions.
Experience in the application of Project Management skills at assistant level in a relevant business environment.
ESD training Medical requirements.
None Health surveillance requirements.

The role is based in Bolton, which offers excellent transport links, and is commutable from Manchester, Liverpool, Wigan, Bury, Rochdale, Blackburn, Preston, Darwen, Stockport, Burnley, Accrington, St Helens, Warrington, Leigh and Chorley.

Due to the nature of the work our client is involved with, suitable candidates will already be SC cleared or eligible to gain this level of clearance.

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