Senior project manager

Be a Leader in Groundbreaking Electro-Optics Projects. Do you thrive in fast-paced environments where complex projects push the boundaries of technology? If so, then this Senior Project Manager role is for you! Holt Executive is supporting a leading electro-optics design and manufacturing innovator in their search for a Senior Project Manager to join their team in Plymouth. As the Senior Project Manager, you will lead projects from concept to completion, ensuring deadlines, budgets, and quality standards are met. Key Responsibilities for the Senior Project Manager: Develop comprehensive plans including timelines, resource allocation, stage gates, and budgets. Lead communication and manage expectations for all project stakeholders through clear and organized meetings. Create and maintain key project artefacts like master schedules, plans, compliance matrices, and work breakdown structures. Work with engineering leads to ensure adherence to technical processes, identify and manage critical success factors, and forecast resource needs effectively. Monitor project costs closely, identify potential budget risks, and partner with Finance to manage revenue plans and forecasts. Collaborate with management to implement robust controls for production, data management, invoicing, shipping, and export compliance. Drive a culture of continuous improvement by capturing lessons learned and feedback to improve processes and develop your team.Key Skills Experience Required by the Senior Project Manager: Proven record of delivering complex projects on time and within budget. Experience in budget forecasting and management. Experience in project scheduling. Proven ability to create Project Management Plans for bids and tenders. Procurement and Supply Chain experienceCompany Benefits: 37.5 hour working week and lunchtime finishes on a Friday. 28 days annual leave and Christmas closure. Employee Help@Hand Service gives you and your family access to 4 key services including remote GP service, second opinion, mental health pathway service, and physiotherapy consultations. Life Assurance Policy, including Bereavement Counselling and Probate Helpline. Company Share Incentive Plan and Save as You Earn Scheme. Wellbeing initiatives, including access to the Aviva Wellbeing App and the addition of mental health support for all employees plus regular activities across our sites to support and promote well-being. Employee discounts scheme (inc access to an additional wellbeing hub). Excellent Learning Development opportunities.Security Clearance Requirements: Due to the nature of our business, our staff need to be able to obtain UK Security Clearance as a mandated requirement. Therefore, if successful, you will need to provide proof of identity, employment history and right to work in the UK, along with proof of UK residency for at least five years. Ready to lead groundbreaking projects and make a real impact in the field of electro-optics? If your skills and experience align with this exciting Senior Project Manager opportunity, we encourage you to submit your CV to (url removed)