Project Manager

Job Description Project ManagerWest Sussex (Onsite) 9-12 Month Fixed Term Contract 50,000-60,000paAre you a Project Manager who likes to roll up your sleeves and get involved in the technical details?Were working with a well established manufacturing business in West Sussex on an exciting opportunity to lead a major new product development project.This role isnt just about managing timelines - youll take ownership of the project, working closely with engineering, development and operational teams to ensure the product is delivered on time, meets specifications, and stays within budget. Youll also be hands on with product reliability testing, working alongside a small technical team to make sure the product performs as expected.What youll be doing:Developing and managing project plans, timelines and schedulesCoordinating cross functional teams and external suppliersMonitoring progress, managing risks and solving challenges as they ariseLeading project meetings and updating senior stakeholdersSupporting product reliability testing and validation activitiesAnalysing test data and feeding insights back into the project teamProducing and reviewing technical reports where neededWhat were looking for:Experience managing engineering or product development projectsStrong technical or engineering backgroundA hands-on, doer approach - someone who works alongside the team Experience leading cross functional teams in a manufacturing or technical environmentOrganised, proactive, and confident managing stakeholders and project risks

Created: 2026-03-20