Project Manager

We are seeking a proactive and experienced Senior Project Manager to lead key initiatives within a fast-paced engineering and manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering complex projects from concept through to full-scale production, ensuring alignment with business goals, quality standards, and customer expectations.

This position reports to group level and collaborates closely with cross-functional teams across engineering, operations, and quality. Occasional international travel may be required.

• Lead and coordinate cross-functional project teams to deliver key projects on time, within budget, and to specification.

• Manage the full project lifecycle including planning, execution, risk mitigation, and post-launch evaluation.

• Develop detailed project documentation including scope, timelines, budgets, and resource plans.

• Utilize project management tools and methodologies (e.g., stage gate process, Gantt charts, dashboards) to monitor and report progress.

• Communicate regularly with stakeholders and senior leadership to provide updates on milestones, risks, and financials.

• Collaborate with procurement, engineering, and manufacturing teams to ensure seamless integration of new products into production.

• Support the development of business cases and cost-benefit analyses for new programs.

• Maintain effective relationships with internal teams and external partners to ensure project success.

• Ensure compliance with quality management systems and regulatory standards throughout all project phases.

• Drive continuous improvement and best practices in project management processes and tools.

• 3-5+ years of project leadership experience, including 1–2 years managing technically complex programs.

• Prior experience in an NPI or product development setting would be beneficial.

• Exposure to manufacturing environments and cross-functional coordination strongly preferred.

• Experience with customer-facing roles or account management is an advantage.

• Strong leadership and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

• Skilled in using project management software (e.g., SmartSheet, MS Project, or similar).

• Effective communicator with the ability to influence and engage at all levels.

• Analytical thinker with sound problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.

• Strong stakeholder management and conflict resolution abilities.

• Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.

• Knowledge of medical or technical product manufacturing methods is a plusPlease reach out to Jack Heffren or Steve Barnett at Elevation Recruitment directly for more information and apply now!