Project Manager

Victrex

. Take end-to-end accountability for projects and programmes, from initial definition and business case through delivery, implementation and closure .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeThornton Cleveleys • United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £55,000 - £60,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing complex, cross-functional projects throughout the entire lifecycle, ensuring alignment with business objectives and effective stakeholder engagement. Proven ability to lead teams, manage risks, and drive project delivery while maintaining high standards of governance and accountability.

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Project ManagementCross-Functional Team LeadershipRisk ManagementStakeholder EngagementChange Control

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Hard Skills

Project GovernanceProject PlanningBenefits RealisationIssue ManagementAnalytical Skills

Soft Skills

LeadershipInfluencing SkillsCommunication SkillsProblem-Solving Skills

Industry Keywords

Technical EnvironmentManufacturingComplex ProjectsBusiness Case DevelopmentThird-Party Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Take end-to-end accountability for projects and programmes, from initial definition and business case through delivery, implementation and closure
Define objectives, scope, deliverables, governance, accountabilities and integrated project plans aligned with business priorities
Lead and motivate cross-functional teams, creating clear ownership and accountability
Drive delivery through milestones and business gates, managing resources, dependencies and critical-path activities
Maintain alignment with the approved business case and ensure intended outcomes and benefits remain achievable
Manage risks, issues and change, including mitigation, escalation and decision-making
Provide constructive challenge and bring structure to ambiguity
Communicate with senior leaders, governance forums, project teams and stakeholders
Build relationships with customers, OEMs, suppliers and external partners, including third-party management
Ensure effective project closure, business handover, lessons learned and benefits realisation
Strengthen project management capability, improve PMO standards and ways of working, and coach other project professionals

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong track record of delivering complex, cross-functional projects in a technical, manufacturing or similarly complex environment
Significant experience managing projects across the full lifecycle, from business case through implementation and closure
Strong knowledge of project governance, planning, risk and issue management, change control and benefits realisation
Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and deliver through others without direct authority
Ability to bring structure and clarity to complex or ambiguous situations and maintain momentum as priorities change
Strong leadership, influencing and stakeholder-management skills
Strong commercial judgement, balancing scope, cost, quality, risk, benefits and schedule
Excellent communication, analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to engage effectively with senior leaders, customers, suppliers and technical specialists

Benefits

Comp & perks

Reasonable adjustments and accessibility support during the application process
Continuous learning and development culture
Coaching and support for project professionals
Disability Confident employer
Diversity, equity and inclusion support
Sustainable products and positive impact on local communities