Project Manager, Operations Management

Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market‑leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world.

Flex intends to spin off its Cloud and Power Infrastructure segment into a new, independent publicly traded company, Axiom, with the spin planned for Q1 2027. If the intended spin occurs, this role will support Axiom, a company focused on critical digital infrastructure and delivering end‑to‑end power and thermal management solutions for AI data centers and other mission‑critical applications.

We are looking for a new Project Manager employee to be based in either Blackburn or Kendal.

Reporting to the Head of Projects (Modular) EMEA, this role is responsible for delivering Modular projects safely, on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. The role leads projects through the full lifecycle from design and manufacture through FAT, logistics, delivery, and site integration, while ensuring commercial performance and customer satisfaction.

• Manage multiple high‑value Modular projects, taking full ownership for delivery to scope, schedule, cost, quality, and safety requirements.
• Lead delivery across the full Modular project lifecycle, including design, manufacture, FAT, logistics, delivery sequencing, and site integration.
• Own project commercial performance, including cost control, profitability, variations, invoicing, final accounts, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Coordinate cross‑functional teams across engineering, manufacturing, logistics, and site operations to ensure delivery alignment.
• Control, monitor, and report project performance, implementing interventions where required to achieve project objectives.
• Manage project risks, issues, dependencies, and change control processes, ensuring timely escalation and mitigation.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with customers, internal stakeholders, and third‑party partners.
• Ensure project documentation is complete, accurate, current, and stored appropriately.
• Provide accurate project reporting and forecasting in line with business governance requirements.
• Promote continuous improvement through lessons learned and the adoption of best practices.
• Support and mentor project team members where required to drive consistent delivery standards.

• Proven experience delivering complex Modular, skid‑based, switch gear, busbar, or power distribution projects.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent, high‑value projects and diverse stakeholders.
• Strong commercial and financial awareness, including profitability management, cost control, and variation management.
• Experience working across engineering, manufacturing, factory delivery, and site execution environments.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to build relationships at all levels, including senior customer stakeholders.
• Proficient in project management and reporting tools, including Microsoft Office and Smartsheet.
• Excellent organisational, communication, and reporting skills.
• Self‑motivated, enthusiastic, and able to work effectively in fast‑paced, pressurised environments.
• Strong attention to detail, decision‑making capability, and ability to work with high levels of autonomy and accountability.
• Full clean driving licence and eligibility to work in the UK, passport and flexibility to also travel abroad.

• Project Management certification (APMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent)
• Understanding of electrical principles and power distribution/generation systems

• An environment where you will feel fulfilled by your work, valued for your contribution, and celebrated…