senior project manager

Job Description:

W Talent are proud to be partnering with a globally recognised, market-leading manufacturer in their search for a highly experienced Senior Project Manager. This is an exciting opportunity to join a world-class organisation that is driving transformation and delivering large-scale, strategic programmes with real impact. This role will be based from their Derbyshire facility with a Hybrid working opportunity

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking, international manufacturer undergoing exciting transformation. If you're an experienced Project Manager looking for a role with impact, influence, and the chance to deliver change at scale, we'd love to hear from you.

The Role

As Senior Project Manager, you will take responsibility for the successful delivery of complex and high-profile projects from initiation through to completion. You will play a key role in shaping and delivering transformation initiatives, ensuring alignment with business strategy, timelines, and objectives.

This is a leadership role where you'll be directly accountable for the project portfolio, supporting both business-critical change and long-term organisational growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full project delivery lifecycle, from entry to closure, ensuring all projects are delivered on time, to budget, and within scope.
• Take ownership of the transformation project portfolio, ensuring resources are allocated effectively and risks are identified and mitigated.
• Lead and deliver strategic projects, ensuring they are scoped, structured, and aligned with organisational objectives.
• Drive programme governance, reporting, and escalation processes to maintain delivery momentum.
• Act as deputy to the PMO Manager, supporting with steering meetings, reporting, and embedding best practice across the business.

Experience and Qualifications

• Significant experience in senior-level project and programme management.
• Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of transformational change would be highly desirable
• Knowledge of projects delivering change with SAP or Salesforce would be desirable
• A proven ability to manage multiple priorities within a fast-paced environment.
• Expertise in both Waterfall and Agile project methodologies would be advatangeous
• Project management certifications (APM, PRINCE2, or equivalent) would be highly advantageous.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary and bonus opportunities.
• Generous pension scheme for long-term financial security.
• Death in service benefit and access to private healthcare options.
• Comprehensive wellbeing programme including 24/7 GP access, mental health support, and lifestyle coaching.
• Additional health benefits such as free eye tests, health MOTs, NHS checks, and flu vaccinations.

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