Head of Projects

3 weeks ago


Coventry UK, West Midlands, United Kingdom Sanderson Full time

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:


  • Proven track record in driving successful project and programme completion
  • Experience in motivating and mentoring technical teams under tight deadlines and high-pressure environments
  • Strong communication skills, with a focus on clear, open, and honest methods
  • Background in delivering projects over £1m through the full development lifecycle
  • Engineering background with at least 5 years of senior project role experience
  • Excellent analytical skills and proficiency in Microsoft Project and the Microsoft suite
  • Project Management certification (e.g., PRINCE 2 Practitioner) is a plus
  • Experience across various engineering disciplines, including injection moulding, electronics design, software/firmware development, and product build/test
  • Familiarity with high volume production and/or safety-critical product management
  • Experience with Jira, SharePoint, or Agile development is advantageous
  • Relevant degree preferred


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