Project Manager

Job Advert Project Manager – Job Description & Person Specification Reports To: Projects Director Department: Projects Hours of Work: Full-time Background Analox is a well-established global leader in the research, development and manufacturing of complex gas sensing products and systems. Our equipment is used across a diverse range of markets and applications such as submarines, space, beverage and deep sea diving. We have 116 people across our two sites in North Yorkshire, UK and California, USA, and are currently pursuing expansion plans into France. Analox is known for its positive and supportive work environment that values teamwork, innovation, and collaboration. We are a world leading provider of gas monitoring solutions, providing employees with an opportunity to work on cutting‑edge technology in ever‑changing environments and make an impact in growing industries. We truly believe that our people are what makes Analox great. We invest heavily in employee training and development and provide opportunities for career advancement, helping team members to excel and thrive in their chosen path. Analox has a diverse and talented team of employees who work together to drive success, providing a dynamic and collaborative work environment. If you would like to be a part of this please look at our current vacancies below. Overall, Purpose of the Role The successful candidate will form part of the Analox Projects team and will manage and support multiple projects concurrently. Assigned projects will include internally funded and externally funded development projects but could include other types of projects as required by the Company. The successful candidate will be expected to lead the planning and delivery of multiple projects at any one time, with projects varying in size and complexity. The candidate will be tasked with steering products and systems from the planning phase, through the gated development process and into production. The successful candidate will also be the face of the project to the customer, whether internal or externally funded. Projects are cross‑functional in nature, so the role presents the opportunity to work with every function across the business in a collaborative manner. Projects are increasingly important from an organisational perspective, meaning the role presents an opportunity to contribute to the growth of the organisation. Main Responsibilities Deliver successful projects end to end, from planning through to implementation using the most suitable project management approach, in line with company manuals and procedures. Provide leadership to the project delivery teams. Enable projects to be delivered in line with the project proposal and aligned with time, cost and quality requirements. Ensure frequent and detailed communication with all stakeholders in the project; including providing updates and managing expectations. Manage project budgets effectively, including labour and materials, alongside revenue forecasting. Develop and utilise schedules to oversee the management of activities for the project delivery teams to ensure deliverables are being completed to meet expectations. Ensure project governance is maintained across the portfolio of assigned projects. Proactively manage foreseen project risks and mitigate issues as they arise, implementing corrective actions. The job description is not intended to be exhaustive, and it is likely that duties may be altered from time to time in the light of changing circumstances and after consultation with the post holder. All staff are expected to actively participate in annual reviews and set objectives/goals in conjunction with their manager. Performance will be monitored against set objectives/goals. Health and Safety Proactively promotes a culture of safety by taking ownership and encouraging others to do the same. Lead by example by consistently adhering to and championing safety practices and policies. Support 5S initiatives and maintain high housekeeping standards. Participate in safety audits, incident investigations, and root cause analyses as needed to ensure a safe and organized work environment. Equality and Diversity Analox are committed to an Equal Opportunities Policy which affirms that all staff should be afforded equality of treatment and opportunity in employment irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. All staff are required to observe this policy in their behaviour to other employees and service users. Analox Values At Analox, our values – Teamwork, Commitment to Excellence, Customer Focus, Pride, Integrity, and Boldness – are at the heart of everything we do, guiding how we work together, innovate, and serve our customers. Project Manager Person Specification Specify detailed requirements for each criteria under ‘Essential’ or ‘Desirable’ as appropriate. Please specify how criteria will be identified (Interview, Application, Reference, Assessment). If you have a disability and have any special requirements that impact on your ability to meet any of the essential criteria, please contact a member of the HR team. Education / Knowledge and Qualifications Essential Formal project management qualification e.g. APM, Prince2 or Agile Desirable Degree qualified in relevant field. Risk Management qualification Skills & Abilities Essential Stakeholder engagement Communication skills Negotiation skills Risk management Schedule creation and management Comfortable with different project management tools. Ability to adapt to different methodologies as projects require. Financially literate Desirable Experience within NPI projects. Budget management Change management Experience Essential Minimum 2 years project management experience. Demonstrable experience of managing cross functional teams. Desirable Experience within NPI projects. Experience managing projects which includes hardware development and/or delivery. Bid support Personal Attributes Essential Comfortable leading a team. Strong attention to detail. Good at building relationships across multiple disciplines. Resilience. Good time management. Works well in a team. Works well under pressure and to deadlines. Flexible. Prioritisation. Self starter. Problem solving. Able to see the bigger picture. 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