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Are you ready to lead complex, high-impact projects through the full Product Development lifecycle? Do you have previous experience in digital projects? In this role, you will operate within the James Fisher and Sons Project Delivery Process, ensuring excellence in governance, financial oversight, and stakeholder engagement. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across a dynamic matrix structure, applying robust risk and opportunity practices to deliver successful project outcomes. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a passion for turning ideas into reality, this is your opportunity to make a significant impact.
Job Responsibility:
Lead and deliver projects independently across the full lifecycle, ensuring compliance with JFS governance and reporting standards
Take ownership of complex, high-value projects, working collaboratively and influencing multidisciplinary teams to achieve successful outcomes
Build and maintain stakeholder and client relationships to ensure alignment and satisfaction
Proactively manage risks and opportunities to optimise project outcomes
Control budgets, forecasts, and cashflows, ensuring timely invoicing, payment collection, and accurate revenue recognition
Plan and allocate resources effectively to maximise performance and meet project demands
Manage contractual obligations, review terms, and mitigate operational risks
Conduct risk and opportunity assessments, implementing contingency and benefits realisation plans
Oversee change control processes, evaluating scope variations and impacts
Capture and apply lessons learned to drive continuous improvement across projects
Requirements:
Strong understanding of the Product Lifecycle with experience in new product development (NPD) within an engineering environment
Previous experience in digital projects
Proven ability to manage and mitigate risks on NPD projects
Skilled in leading cross-functional teams, including R&D and Marketing
Experienced in project delivery within a matrix organisation, ideally in engineering
Adaptable leader, capable of guiding teams through diverse challenges
Delivery-focused, committed to achieving objectives and deadlines
Influential and collaborative, building long-term internal and external relationships
Effective communicator, able to tailor style for varied audiences
Demonstrated safety leadership throughout project execution
What we offer:
Competitive salary and benefits package aligned with experience (Private Medical Insurance, Company Pension, Life Assurance, etc.)
Clear pathways for career development and organisational visibility
Inclusive and supportive culture that values individual contributions
Meaningful work with impact across safety, innovation, and global operations