Senior Project Manager
Listed on 2026-07-30
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Management
Operations Management, Project & Program Management
Due to continued growth and winning a number of projects we are delighted to announce we are recruiting for a Senior Project Manager to join our ever-growing team here orting to the UK Defence Portfolio Leader, the role will be primarily responsible for managing a factory expansion and manufacturing readiness Project, ensuring deliverables are achieved in line with business objectives. You will be responsible for project delivery, profit & loss accountability, and customer satisfaction through management of project related activities and resources.
As the primary interface to both internal and external customers you will lead cross‑functional teams to execute the project to the plan, within budget and in line with EHS and quality requirements. Using a high level of judgement to make decisions and handle complex tasks or problems in areas of operational, product management, manufacturing, technology or engineering you will be offering solutions outside set parameters or offer recommendations.
This work is undertaken with UK Defence customers which will require any individual applying for the role to hold or be capable of getting SC Level clearance. Applicants not cleared will not be accepted into the business until this clearance is provided. Dual passport holders are acceptable if the second country is approved by the vetting authority.
Location:
Rugby, UK
Reporting to: UK Defence Portfolio Leader
Key Interfaces- Factory Director
- Site Leadership Team
- Infrastructure Senior Project Manager
- Project Control
- Engineering
- Procurement
- Supply Chain
- Construction & Commissioning Teams
We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the end‑to‑end delivery of a major machine shop / factory extension programme. The role is accountable for the full lifecycle delivery of the facility, from early definition through construction coordination, equipment specification and procurement, installation, commissioning, and final readiness for manufacturing operations. The successful candidate will act as the primary customer‑facing representative, ensuring alignment with key stakeholders, including UK Defence customers, while working in close partnership with the Infrastructure Senior Project Manager.
Key Responsibilities- Own full project lifecycle delivery of the factory extension and machine shop capability.
- Lead the integrated project plan covering:
- Equipment definition and procurement
- Factory fit‑out and layout
- Installation and commissioning
- Manufacturing readiness and ramp‑up
- Ensure delivery on time, within budget, and in line with safety, quality, and performance targets.
- Act as the primary interface with end customers, including UK Defence stakeholders.
- Lead all customer communications, governance, and reporting.
- Ensure close alignment with customer on contractual flow‑downs, change control, cost management, reporting and funding approvals.
- Build strong relationships with portfolio leadership, Factory Director, site teams, programme and executive stakeholders; prepare and lead steering committees and project reviews.
- Work in close partnership with the Infrastructure Senior Project Manager, consultants and building contractor.
- Ensure full alignment between building readiness, utilities and services, and equipment installation requirements.
- Manage dependencies between construction and manufacturing system installation.
- Lead definition, specification and procurement of machine tooling and production equipment to meet production requirements.
- Finalise factory layout, process flows, and production capability requirements.
- Coordinate suppliers, sourcing, and installation planning to ensure readiness of tooling, fixtures and production systems.
- Lead commissioning strategy and execution in coordination with technical teams.
- Ensure facility achieves operational readiness, safety certification, production capability validation and supports initial production ramp‑up.
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