Head of Projects
Coventry (Hybrid, minimum 3 days on-site)
Up to £75,000
We are seeking a dynamic Head of Projects to oversee the delivery of new products/drive internal continuous improvement initiatives. This role is ideal for someone with an engineering/manufacturing/electronics background, commercial awareness, and strong project management skills.
Key Responsibilities:
* Leading product and project delivery across the company
* Managing the full programme of works within the Research and Development team
* Delivering overseas projects on behalf of our parent company, ensuring timely, complete, and budget-compliant delivery with regular reporting
* Managing internal and external stakeholders, including Product Management, Sales, Finance, Technical teams, and End Customers
* Authoring, reviewing, and maintaining project documents such as Gantt charts, risk registers, and gate reviews
* Providing guidance on best practices and upskilling teams, including standardising PMP
Requirements:
1. Proven track record in driving successful project and programme completion
2. Experience in motivating and mentoring technical teams under tight deadlines and high-pressure environments
3. Strong communication skills, with a focus on clear, open, and honest methods
4. Background in delivering projects over £1m through the full dev...