MERITUS are recruiting for a Manufacturing Project Manager to join our client on an initial 12 month contract from their major site in Bolton. *PLEASE NOTE* We are interested in candidates with experience leading projects within Manufacturing, Fabrication, and/or Engineering - this is not an IT Project Management position.

MANUFACTURING PROJECT MANAGER - INSIDE IR35 - £33 PER HOUR - SC ELIGIBLE - BOLTON - 12 MONTHS - SINGLE STAGE INTERVIEW PROCESS

Provide support to the Programme Managers and Manufacturing Management Team to define, plan, direct and deliver the manufacturing projects/contracts against business plan targets through rigorous cost control and schedule adherence. Manage stakeholder interfaces including internal customers and ensure accurate reporting of progress against all aspects of project performance.

• Ownership of Manufacturing Work Packages from a cost, schedule and quality perspective
  * Planning, facilitating and providing support to the success of large scale contracts throughout the product life cycle.
  * Developing and maintaining key relationships with internal customers and key subcontractors.
  * Ensuring accurate reporting of progress against all aspects of project performance and interpreting requirements back to manufacturing.
  * Assisting in the preparation and maintenance of contract risk and opportunity plans/budgets.
  * Communicating consolidated project/programme requirements to a multi-disciplined team to safeguard deliveries.
  * Playing a key role in tendering/bidding activities associated with the successful acquisition of future business.

Role requirements (skills, training and qualifications)

* Experienced Project Manager with a proven track record in the delivery of fixed cost programmes, of significant value, within a matrix organisation. Experience within an engineering or production environment would be of preference.
* A natural communicator, able to build strong relationships, with experience in driving multi-functional teams and delivering to tight time-scales.
* Enthusiastic, pro-active and tenacious individual who can prioritise and understand strategic business needs as well as managing the day-to-day tactical decisions.
* Experience in the application of Project Management skills in a relevant business environment.

• Good command of Microsoft packages including Excel and PowerPoint