Project Manager, Operations Manager

About the Business

Our client is a pioneering company working at the forefront of materials innovation, operating in sectors such as aerospace, additive manufacturing, and advanced alloys. With a disruptive manufacturing technology that up ends traditional metals production, they are scaling rapidly and need strong leadership in project delivery to support this growth.

You will be responsible for the full lifecycle of complex, technically challenging projects - from initiation and planning through to delivery and close-out - within a dynamic industrial/manufacturing environment. Key features:

• Lead multiple concurrent projects (R&D, pilot scale, and production ramp-up) with cross-functional teams.

• Set and manage project scope, schedule, budget, risk and quality expectations.

• Interface with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and external partners/stakeholders.

• Drive governance, reporting and senior-stakeholder communication at board/executive level.

• Ensure continuous improvement in project delivery processes, tools and methodologies.

• Manage change and dependencies to support delivery of ambitious growth targets and new product introduction.

• Proven Project Manager (ideally in a manufacturing / engineering / technology environment) with experience delivering complex, high-value projects.

• Ability to deal with ambiguity and change in a high-growth environment; comfortable operating in a "building the plane as we fly it" context.

• Strong stakeholder management skills - from shop-floor to senior exec levels.

• Excellent planning, risk management and financial acumen.

• Strong communication and leadership skills - ability to motivate a diverse team, drive accountability and deliver results.

• Preferably experience in advanced manufacturing, materials, process development or similar - but we're open to strong generalist project managers with the right mindset and transferable skills.

• Competitive salary of £50k - £60k

• Opportunity to join a business at a pivotal stage of growth, where your input will truly shape the future.

• Working within an innovative technology sector, where projects have real significance and impact.

• Great environment for someone who thrives in fast-moving, entrepreneurial settings rather than large rigid corporates.