Summary: The Manufacturing Project Manager role is a 12-month contract position based in Bolton, focusing on managing manufacturing projects within a leading Defence and Aerospace company. The position requires an experienced Project Manager with a background in manufacturing environments to support project delivery and stakeholder management. The role emphasizes relationship building and strategic planning throughout the product life cycle. Candidates will have the opportunity to grow their skills in a dynamic industry setting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide support to the Programme Managers and Manufacturing Management Team to define, plan, direct and deliver the manufacturing projects/contracts
• Manage stakeholder interfaces including internal customers
• 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
• Assisting in the preparation and maintenance of contract risk and opportunity plans/budgets

Key Skills:

• Proven track record in the delivery of fixed cost programmes, of significant value, within a matrix organisation
• A natural communicator, able to build strong relationships
• 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

Salary (Rate): £33

City: Bolton

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: Other