Overview

Job Description

We are a dynamic and innovative engineer and manufacturing company, committed to delivering cutting-edge solutions to our clients. As we continue to grow, we are seeking a talented and experienced  Project Manager to join our team.

As a Project Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the entire lifecycle of internal software projects. From project initiation to completion, you will lead and coordinate project planning, resource allocation, progress tracking, and people management. Your goal will be to ensure that project results meet high standards in terms of technical quality, reliability, schedule, and cost.

Key responsibilities

• Project Planning and Coordination:

  • Manage small to medium-scale projects or small program(s) of projects.

  • Act as a key point of contact for stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.

  • Collaborate with Product Owners to understand project objectives and key deliverables.

  • Establish project baselines, including scope, milestones, deadlines, and resource requirements.

• Project Execution and Monitoring:

  • Support projects through a formal software development process.

  • Lead risk management efforts for project teams.

  • Monitor project costs and resource forecasts using our custom software tools.

  • Provide regular status updates against project roadmaps and iterations.

• Stakeholder Engagement and Relationship Building:

  • Foster strong relationships with project stakeholders.

  • Champion the organization’s values and future-oriented mindset.

• Continuous Improvement and Documentation:

  • Identify opportunities for process improvement.

  • Capture lessons learned to enable continuous enhancement.

  • Contribute to documentation for new or improved processes, products, and services.

Key requirements

• Higher education qualification or equivalent professional experience is essential.

• A recognized qualification in project management (e.g., APM, PRINCE2) is desirable.

• Proven track record of successful management and delivery of projects.

• Proficiency in project management tools and techniques, including Agile methodologies.

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Personal attributes

• Excellent Communication: Clear and confident communication at all levels.

• Influencing and Relationship Building: Proactive in building productive relationships; skilled in negotiation.

• Effective Planning and Organizing: Ability to manage multiple deadlines using project management techniques.

• Commitment to Continuous Improvement: Enthusiastic about learning and driving positive change.

• Results-Driven: Remains calm and effective under pressure, taking ownership of outcomes.

• Initiative and Problem Solving: Identifies problems, proposes solutions, and drives initiatives.

What we offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.

• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

• A collaborative and forward-thinking work environment.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their CV and a cover letter outlining their relevant experience and qualifications.

Feel free to apply if you’re passionate about software development and want to contribute to exciting projects in a dynamic environment! 

Benefits 

When you join Renishaw, we're committing to your future career. That's because we believe in developing our people's skills and promoting them internally. We also offer a benefits package that's highly desirable; including a 9% non-contributory pension, discretionary annual bonus, *subsidised onsite restaurants and *coffee shops, free parking, *car sharing scheme and *24 hour fitness centres. (*not available at our Castle Donington, Exeter, York & Edinburgh sites).

We also want to promote a healthy work-life balance as much as possible, so we have introduced a hybrid working policy which allows for a combination of home and office based working depending on the nature of your role. We also offer a variable working programme, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, Life Assurance policy of 12 times annual salary, Cycle to Work scheme, enhanced maternity pay subject to qualifying criteria, the option to join BUPA Renishaw health trust and an Employee Assistance Programme for employees and family.

Please click here for further information about our benefits.

At Renishaw we believe that our success is powered by welcoming a workforce of diverse and talented people. Through encouraging an inclusive culture, where all our employees are free to be themselves, we can achieve our core values: Innovation, Inspiration, Integrity, and Involvement.
 
If you are excited about the role but feel as though you don’t meet all the requirements, we would encourage you still to apply. You might just be the right person for this role or another opportunity at Renishaw.
 
We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments to make interviews and jobs more accessible. Should you have any difficulty during the recruitment process, or require any reasonable adjustments please contact the recruitment team on 01453 524600 or recruitment@renishaw.com.

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Employment Type:

Permanent

Time Type:

Full time

Requisition Number:

R6911 Project Manager (Open)

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