Project Manager

Project Manager Company: DeterTech | UK Department: Project Management Office (PMO) Location: UK Compensation: £55,000 - £65,000 / year Seniority level: Not Applicable Employment type: Full-time Job function: Project Management and Information Technology Industries: Security Systems Services About the role The Project Manager will play a central role in delivering strategic and operational projects that strengthen DeterTech’s performance, efficiency and customer experience. Working within the Project Management Office (PMO) and reporting to the Head of Projects, this role partners across all functions—including Operations, Engineering, IT, Product, Commercial, Compliance, HR and Finance—to ensure initiatives are delivered on time, on budget and with lasting impact. You will combine strong project‑management discipline with people‑focused change management, embedding new ways of working and ensuring uptake across teams and geographies. This position offers an opportunity to shape the future of security solutions while contributing to a purpose‑driven, fast‑growing organization. Key Responsibilities Lead the end‑to‑end management of projects across multiple functions, ensuring clear scope, structured plans and disciplined execution. Define objectives, success measures and resource requirements in collaboration with project sponsors and stakeholders. Track progress against milestones, proactively identifying and mitigating risks, issues and dependencies. Ensure consistent governance, reporting and documentation in line with PMO standards. Build and deliver effective change and communication plans to ensure smooth implementation and colleague engagement. Support leaders and teams through transitions by clarifying impacts, providing tools and facilitating feedback. Champion new ways of working and ensure adoption is sustained post‑delivery. Partner with leaders and colleagues across departments to align projects to business priorities and coordinate delivery. Facilitate cross‑functional meetings, ensuring alignment, accountability and progress transparency. Communicate updates clearly, adapting style and detail to suit varied audiences from frontline colleagues to executive sponsors. Contribute to the evolution of the PMO by sharing lessons learned and improving processes, templates and standards. Identify opportunities for simplification, efficiency and better collaboration through project delivery insights. Skills, Knowledge & Expertise Proven experience managing cross‑functional projects in fast‑moving, multi‑site organisations. Skilled in both project management and change management disciplines. Demonstrated ability to lead diverse project teams and influence without direct authority. Experience with structured methodologies (Prince2, PMI, Agile or similar). Familiarity with organisational transformation, systems implementation or process improvement programmes. Experience in manufacturing, technology or service environments is advantageous. Attributes Excellent planning, coordination and organisational skills. Strong communication and facilitation abilities, with confidence engaging at all levels. Analytical and structured thinker with strong attention to detail. Proactive, resilient and comfortable managing multiple priorities. Highly collaborative, thrives on partnership and shared delivery. Emotionally intelligent and empathetic to the people side of change. Behavioural Criteria Collaborative: Builds trust and works effectively across teams and levels. Agile: Responds positively to change and adapts quickly to evolving priorities. Curious: Seeks to understand business needs and find better ways of doing things. Accountable: Takes ownership for delivery and outcomes. Empathetic: Supports others through change with understanding and respect. Measures of Success Projects delivered to agreed time, cost and quality standards. Positive stakeholder feedback and high levels of adoption. Effective governance and accurate, timely reporting. Demonstrated business benefits realised post‑implementation. Recognition as a trusted and valued partner across functions. Benefits 25+ Days of Holiday Healthcare scheme Company pension scheme Employee Assistance Programme Life Cover 4x salary SmartWater Product Pack Buy Holiday Scheme Employee Recognition Programme #J-18808-Ljbffr