About this role
Senior Project ManagerLead Strategic Projects That Shape the Future Elevation Recruitment Group is working with a forward-thinking business to recruit an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead a portfolio of high-profile, strategically important projects.
This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded Project Manager with experience in manufacturing or engineering to take ownership of projects from initial concept and business case development through to implementation, delivery and handover into business-as-usual operations.
Working closely with teams across Sales, Operations, IT and other key functions, you’ll turn strategic objectives into tangible business results, ensuring projects are delivered effectively, resources are managed efficiently and benefits are realised.
Reporting to the Head of People and Transformation, you’ll play a key role in improving project delivery across the business, while developing the capabilities of colleagues and helping to shape the organisation’s approach to project management.
Key Responsibilities Lead the end-to-end delivery of strategic projects, from initial concept and business case development through to implementation and operational handover.
Translate business objectives into clearly defined project scopes, delivery plans, budgets and measurable outcomes.
Develop and maintain integrated project plans, managing timelines, resources, costs, risks, dependencies and quality.
Lead cross-functional project teams, influencing stakeholders and coordinating resources across multiple departments.
Work closely with senior stakeholders and departmental leaders to agree priorities, resolve challenges and maintain project momentum.
Establish appropriate project governance, ensuring progress, risks, decisions and financial performance are clearly communicated.
Manage project budgets, capital expenditure forecasts, cost control and change management, working closely with Finance.
Produce clear, concise reports for project sponsors and the Senior Leadership Team to support informed decision-making.
Identify and manage project risks, issues and dependencies, ensuring appropriate actions are agreed and escalated when required.
Oversee the transition of completed projects into day-to-day operations, ensuring a smooth handover and sustainable outcomes.
Track project benefits, conduct post-project reviews and share lessons learned to improve future delivery.
Support the development of project management processes, tools and templates, while coaching and mentoring colleagues across the business.
About You We’re looking for an organised, adaptable and commercially aware Project Manager who can confidently lead complex projects, bring people together and deliver results in a fast-moving business environment.
You’ll ideally bring:
A proven track record of delivering complex projects within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
Experience leading cross-functional teams and influencing senior stakeholders without direct line management responsibility.
Strong project planning, organisation and prioritisation skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and workstreams simultaneously.
Experience managing project governance, budgets, risks, reporting and stakeholder communications.
The ability to translate strategic objectives into practical delivery plans and measurable business outcomes.
Strong communication and problem-solving skills, with the confidence to challenge assumptions, resolve issues and keep projects on track.
A collaborative leadership style, with experience coaching, mentoring and empowering colleagues.
The flexibility to operate effectively in ambiguous or changing environments, balancing competing priorities and adapting as business needs evolve.
A formal project management qualification, such as PRINCE2, APM or equivalent, would be advantageous, alongside a degree in Business, Chemistry, Engineering or a related discipline. Experience within the lubricants industry would also be beneficial.
What’s on Offer? The opportunity to lead a portfolio of high-profile, business-critical projects.
Broad exposure to senior stakeholders and teams across the organisation.
The chance to influence strategic decisions and deliver measurable improvements.
A varied role combining project leadership, business transformation and continuous improvement.
The opportunity to develop project management capability and drive better ways of working across the business.
A Leeds-based position, with occasional national and international travel where required.
If you’re an experienced Project Manager looking for a role where you can take ownership, influence business strategy and deliver projects that make a genuine difference, we’d like to hear from you.