Senior Manager, Project Management

An exciting new opportunity has become available for an experienced Project Manager to join the team at MK Test Systems in Wellington, Somerset, UK (TA21). Working as an integral part of the Commercial team, a successful applicant will be involved with the project / programme management of both customer driven projects and internal new product developments. They will be working closely with other departments and customers to define modern industrial solutions that advance the manufacturing and testing capabilities of MK products.
MK Test Systems is part of the Halma Plc. This means that they are solving some of most pressing issues of our time, from air quality, road safety to preventable blindness.
MK Test Systems, like all Halma companies, is run as a stand-alone businesses with its own board and P&L. Co-ordinating and controlling projects from concept, through development to delivery and through life service. This includes the launch of new and modified components and systems ensuring delivery to timing deadlines, cost and quality.

Project Planning: Develop detailed project plans, including timelines, milestones and resource allocations.
• Lead and coordinate project teams, ensuring all members un-derstand their roles and responsibilities.
• Maintain clear communications with stakeholders, providing updates on project progress and addressing any concerns.
Risk Management: Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to mini-mize impact on project timelines and deliverables.
• Budget Management: Monitor project budgets, ensuring that expenditures remain within approved limits and that resources are used efficiently.
• Change Management: Ensure customer driven or development changes are cap-tured and managed in a professional and commercial manner.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure that all project deliverables meet the required quality standards and comply with relevant regulations and guidelines.

The successfully candidate will be part of the MK Test Senior Management Team
• Support to Customer Service Department in resolution of installation, commissioning and in-service issues or problems, either at the factory or customer premises
• Travel to customers’ premises, in the UK, Europe or Worldwide, as required.

A proven track record of successfully managing projects.
• 5 to 10 years’ experience of programme management in a relevant manufacturing industry.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• A bachelor's degree in project management, business administration, or a related field.
• Proficiency in project management software and tools (e.g. Microsoft Project, Asana, Trello)
• Ability to manage own work and supervision of other staff across the entire MK Test organisation and development teams
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail

A post graduate certification in programme management (e.g. PMP, PRINCE2)
• Knowledge of the Electrical Test industry, including Kelvin and LCR measurement techniques
• This is a full-time role is based at our Wellington, Somerset (TA21) head office
25 days holiday plus UK bank holidays.
• Holiday Sale/Purchase scheme of up to 5 days
• Company pension scheme (matched up to 8%)
• Annual company bonus if performance targets met
• Cycle2Work scheme
• Technology voucher scheme
• Professional membership fees
• Help yourself fruit at ATE house
• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity pay
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Salary Extras platform (discount vouchers)
• Enhanced sick pay
• Death in service pay – 4 x salary once probation passed

Hold a full UK driving licence
• Have no worldwide travel restrictions

To apply for this position, please forward an up-to-date CV and contact details to Emma Wood, MK Test's Commercial & Talent Director at emma@mktest.