Job Description

We are looking for a driven Manufacturing Project Manager to support our Programme Managers and Manufacturing Management Team in delivering complex projects that shape the future of our business.
Key skills required for this role
Manufacturing, Project Management, Defence
Important
Manufacturing, Project Management, Defence
Job description
Manufacturing Project Manager
Location: Bolton
Salary: Up to 33ph Umbrella
Are you an experienced project professional ready to take the next step in your career? We are looking for a driven Manufacturing Project Manager to support our Programme Managers and Manufacturing Management Team in delivering complex projects that shape the future of our business.
In this role, you will play a key part in defining, planning, and delivering manufacturing programmes/contracts, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. You'll also be responsible for building strong relationships with stakeholders, maintaining accurate project reporting, and supporting tendering and bidding activities for future business opportunities.
Key Responsibilities

• Provide support to Programme Managers and Manufacturing Management to deliver projects against business plan targets, ensuring cost control and schedule adherence.
• Plan, facilitate, and support the success of large-scale contracts throughout the product life cycle.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal customers and key subcontractors.
• Ensure accurate reporting of progress against all aspects of project performance and communicate requirements back to manufacturing.
• Assist in the preparation and maintenance of contract risk and opportunity plans/budgets.
• Consolidate project/programme requirements and communicate to multi-disciplinary teams to safeguard on-time delivery.
• Play a key role in tendering and bidding activities for future programmes.

About You

• Experienced Project Manager (or Assistant Project Manager) with a proven record of delivering fixed-cost programmes of significant value within a matrix organisation.
• Background in engineering or production/manufacturing environments preferred.
• Strong communicator with the ability to influence and build relationships across multi-functional teams.
• Proactive, enthusiastic, and resilient, with the ability to prioritise effectively under pressure.
• Skilled in balancing strategic business needs with day-to-day operational decision-making.
• Experience applying project management skills at assistant level in a relevant business environment.
• ESD training required.

Skills Required