Project Manager, Operations Management, Project & Program Management

Recruitable Staffing are proud to be recruiting an experienced Project Manager for a specialist business based in Leamington Spa.

Project Manager – Defence / Automotive

Location: Leamington Spa

Salary: £55,000–£65,000 per year

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Working Pattern: Fully onsite

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially aware and delivery-focused Project Manager with experience managing complex projects within the defence and/or automotive sectors. The successful candidate will take responsibility for project delivery, financial performance, scheduling and stakeholder communication, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget and to the required standards.

• Managing projects from initial planning through to delivery
• Developing and maintaining project plans, schedules and budgets
• Monitoring project costs, forecasts and overall financial performance
• Identifying risks, delays and commercial issues
• Coordinating internal departments, suppliers and external stakeholders
• Tracking milestones and ensuring deadlines are achieved
• Producing regular project updates and performance reports
• Managing changes to project scope, cost and timescales
• Supporting customer meetings and project reviews
• Ensuring projects meet quality, contractual and compliance requirements

• Proven experience working as a Project Manager
• Previous experience managing defence and/or automotive projects
• Strong track record of managing project finances, budgets and schedules
• Confident managing multiple stakeholders and competing priorities
• Strong commercial awareness
• Excellent communication, organisation and problem-solving skills
• Able to work effectively in a fast-paced, technical environment
• Comfortable working fully onsite in Leamington Spa

• Previous experience delivering projects for the Ministry of Defence
• Knowledge of MoD processes, standards or contractual requirements
• Experience working within engineering, manufacturing or technical project environments

The salary range is £55,000–£65,000 per year
, depending on experience.