Associate Project Manager - Leading Manufacturing Business
Location: Whitstable Salary: £40K + Benefits
Hours: Monday to Thursday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm; Friday, 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Are you an experienced Associate Project Manager with a keen eye for detail and a passion for delivering successful projects? Our client, a leader in the manufacturing industry, is looking for a dynamic individual to support the smooth execution of innovative projects. This is a fantastic opportunity to bring your expertise to a fast-paced environment where your contributions will have a real impact.
Key Responsibilities:
- Project Delivery: Drive lean product delivery for various projects, tracking statuses, managing budgets (CAPEX & OPEX), and monitoring progress, risks, and schedules.
- Supplier Communication: Manage and support communication with external suppliers, ensuring clear and effective cross-functional collaboration to meet project deadlines.
- Team Leadership: Build, motivate, and lead project teams to ensure the successful delivery of multiple concurrent projects.
- Cost & Budget Management: Oversee CAPEX (one-off machinery payments) and OPEX (operational expenditures), ensuring the project stays within financial boundaries.
- Risk Management: Proactively identify risks and work closely with risk owners to ensure they are progressing mitigation actions, minimising impact on project timelines.
- Resource Planning: Support functional leads with estimating and coordinating current and future project resource requirements.
- Reporting & Analysis: Generate monthly project progress reports, including key performance indicators (KPIs), and assist with developing project business cases and budget forecasts.
Qualifications & Skills:
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Essential:
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HND, NVQ Level 5 or higher
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Formal Project Management qualification (PMI preferred), such as Prince 2 certified (Practitioner)
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APM Fundamentals Qualification (training can be provided)
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At least 2 years of demonstrable experience in a Project Management role
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Proven experience in cross-functional communication and managing supplier relationships
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Knowledge of CAPEX and OPEX budgeting, including experience in tracking and managing costs
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Desirable:
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Degree in Engineering or Science
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Experience managing projects within a manufacturing business, particularly focused on new product introductions and safety-critical products
Why Apply?
Join a forward-thinking company where innovation, continuous improvement, and teamwork are at the heart of everything they do. As an Associate Project Manager, you'll play a vital role in delivering industry-leading projects and contributing to the long-term success of the business.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Strong career progression opportunities
- Flexible working hours and an early finish on Fridays
- Ongoing professional development and training
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