Projects Team Manager

GENERAL SUMMARY

Leading the Projects team, the Projects Team Manager (PTM) serves as the first line of management and member of the leadership team. The PTM is accountable for safe and efficient team operation, including people management, task allocation, performance and development, adherence to safety and operational standards, and tracking key KPIs. The PTM will also plan and progress contracts across functional areas to meet or exceed margin and on‑time delivery goals, and serve as the primary point of contact for external customers and internal stakeholders, proactively communicating delivery forecasts.

• Maintain a positive and safe working environment.
• Act as a key member of the Hillington leadership team.
• Drive positive KPI results while upholding values and ethical standards.
• Coach, develop, and performance‑manage team members.
• Serve as the primary focal point for all contracts under direct control.
• Identify and implement improvements within the function and role.
• Ensure all projects under direct control are delivered safely and without incident.
• Oversee project life cycle from contract award to delivery.
• Coordinate with Commercial, Engineering, Quality, Procurement, Manufacturing and Shipping to achieve milestone adherence.
• Own Trade Compliance aspects within the Hillington team.
• Arrange and support key customer visits and witness activities for projects under direct control.
• Create and maintain high‑level plans for specific contracts where required.
• Collaborate with functional areas to resolve delivery plan issues and elevate matters when appropriate.
• Manage project change through variation order processes, capturing deviations and recovering additional costs.
• Delegate project resources and tasks to appropriate personnel.
• Highlight bottlenecks and constraints with the Value Stream.
• Report internal and external project status.
• Support bid processes where appropriate.

Note the above duties and responsibilities are not exhaustive; other duties may be added as deemed reasonable.

• Lead and manage all employees positively, driving engagement and motivation.
• Create trusted relationships with team members by understanding their needs and supporting goal alignment.

• Strong focus on driving the customer delivery plan.
• Excellent interpersonal and conflict‑management skills.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills at all levels.
• Proficiency in SAP and Excel for daily use.
• High numeracy skills and strong attention to detail.
• Understanding of high‑level planning, scheduling, and project management.
• Proven track record of building effective teams and driving results.

• Opportunities for development.
• Bonus.
• 33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays).
• Holiday buy and sell.
• Company pension scheme.
• Life cover.
• Employee Assistance Program.

Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK for this role.

Celeros Flow Technology is an equal opportunity employer.