Project Manager | Poole | £42,000

Are you a natural organiser who thrives on delivering projects on time, on budget, and to the highest quality? Do you enjoy leading cross-functional teams and seeing your work make a real impact?

This is an opportunity to join a forward-thinking manufacturer where your expertise in project management will drive innovation and success.

Working hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday–Thursday 08:00–17:00 and Friday 08:00–12:30 (there is flexibility on start and finish times).

As a Project Manager, you will benefit from:

Private healthcare scheme

Death in service – 3x your annual salary Health and wellbeing scheme (EAP) Discretionary bonus scheme Cycle to work scheme Moving home – 2 days off Adopting/buying a cat or dog – 1 day off £250 bonus for successful recruitment referral Holiday buy and sell scheme Free eye tests (including money off VDU glasses and safety eyewear) Christmas events/gift Monthly appreciation treat As a Project Manager, your responsibilities will include:

Driving project delivery within the company’s lifecycle framework and ensuring compliance with all processes Leading and motivating teams to achieve on-time, on-cost, and on-quality results for prototypes and production Defining project scope, objectives, and resource plans while managing budgets and timelines Collaborating with cross-functional teams to prioritise objectives and resolve conflicts effectively Monitoring progress, identifying risks, and implementing corrective actions to keep projects on track Maintaining clear communication with stakeholders and ensuring satisfaction through transparent updates Preparing and reporting departmental KPIs and supporting continuous improvement initiatives Working closely with engineering, sales, operations, and quality teams to deliver final solutions to manufacturing Conducting occasional client and supplier visits to strengthen relationships and ensure alignment Performing any other reasonable duties as requested by your manager As a Project Manager, your experience will include:

Formal qualification in project management or proven experience in similar roles Ability to manage multiple projects in fast-paced manufacturing environments Strong interpersonal and communication skills Excellent problem-solving ability and a methodical approach Computer literacy and experience with MRP systems (advantageous) Engineering degree or relevant technical background (preferred) If you're ready to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you. Apply to this Project Manager today with an up-to-date CV or call Charlie at Rubicon for more information