Senior Project Manager

• Manage and deliver projects independently across the full lifecycle, following JFS governance and reporting requirements
• Provide confident leadership to multidisciplinary teams, driving the delivery of complex or high‑value projects
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and stakeholders
• Stay proactive in identifying risks and opportunities, putting plans in place to protect or enhance project outcomes
• Manage project budgets, forecasts, and cashflow, ensuring invoicing and payments are completed on time and in line with contract terms
• Forecast resource needs and allocate teams effectively to keep projects running smoothly
• Oversee contractual obligations, review contract terms, and highlight any operational risks early
• Carry out risk and opportunity assessments, implementing contingency plans and benefits‑realisation actions where needed
• Manage the change control process, including reviewing and assessing scope changes
• Capture lessons learned and use them to support continuous improvement across future projects
• Lead complex projects through the full NPD (New Product Design) lifecycle
• Ensure delivery in line with the JFS Project Delivery Process
• Guide multidisciplinary teams to successful outcomes
• Apply strong governance, financial control, stakeholder engagement, and risk management
• Lead a global cross‑functional team to deliver on time, on budget, and to the full satisfaction of customers and internal stakeholders
• Include national and international travel on an ad-hoc basis

• Adaptable leader with a strong track record of delivering on commitments and building long‑lasting internal and external relationships
• Confident working and communicating with SLT
• Clear, influential communicator with a solid commitment to safety leadership
• Experienced in taking NPD projects from concept through gated processes to successful market launch
• Strong mechanical engineering and manufacturing background, with a focus on robust design, efficient production, and Design for Manufacture
• Proven ability to identify and reduce technical and manufacturing risks across the full product lifecycle
• Skilled at aligning cross‑functional teams to ensure design intent matches production capability and business objectives
• Confident in developing and managing project plans, including timelines, budgets, and resources
• Maintains awareness of market and industry trends that impact product development and manufacturing
• Project Management Qualification, APM, Prince2
• Candidates should hold, or be able to obtain, SC‑level security clearance
• Ideally bring an awareness of maritime and defence standards, including international quality and safety requirements
• A recognised Project Management qualification from a reputable association is essential

Awareness of maritime and defence standards, including international quality and safety requirements

• Early finish on Fridays
• Competitive salary and benefits package aligned with experience (Private Medical Insurance, Life Assurance, Cycle to work scheme, Company Pension, 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