Project Manager

Be part of an exciting global digital transformation project in manufacturing and automation!

Our Client has a requirement for a Project Manager, who will be required to work on a contract basis in Glasgow.

• Support digital supply chain initiatives and operational technology infrastructure improvements.

• Deliver capital project engineering support across manufacturing sites.

• Develop requirement specifications in collaboration with internal teams.

• Deliver capex projects to the correct technical specification.

• Prepare cost estimates and project schedules.

• Manage efficient capex spend and external resources.

• Oversee the full project lifecycle, including approvals, financial tracking, and closure.

• Manage and oversee commissioning activities.

• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.

• Engage stakeholders effectively, communicating plans, timelines, issues, and solutions.

• Programme management experience within FMCG organisations (preferred).

• Proven delivery of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and IT/OT integration.

• Knowledge of packaging machinery, line management, and control systems.

• Server hardware, virtualisation, and industrial networking project delivery.

• Manufacturing cybersecurity risk management experience.

• Continuous process control systems project delivery.

• Ability to review solution designs using logical and physical diagrams.

• Degree in a science/engineering discipline.

• Recognised project management certification.

At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates. We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for a Project Manager looking for new employment.

As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.