Project Manager - Product Development

James Fisher and Sons PLC

North West England, United Kingdom
Hybrid (remotely based with travel/office presence as required)
Product development lifecycle
Digital projects experience
Risk and opportunity management
James Fisher and Sons PLC is seeking a Project Manager for Product Development to lead complex projects through the entire product lifecycle, with a focus on digital projects. The role requires strong leadership in a matrixed environment, stakeholder engagement, and financial oversight, offering a competitive salary and benefits package

Job Summary

  • Lead and deliver projects independently across the full lifecycle, ensuring compliance with JFS governance and reporting standards.
  • Control budgets, forecasts, and cashflows, ensuring timely invoicing, payment collection, and accurate revenue recognition.
  • Competitive salary and benefits package aligned with experience, clear pathways for career development, and an inclusive and supportive culture.

Matching Summary

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James Fisher and Sons PLC is seeking a Project Manager for Product Development to lead complex projects through the entire product lifecycle, with a focus on digital projects. The role requires strong leadership in a matrixed environment, stakeholder engagement, and financial oversight, offering a competitive salary and benefits package.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Product Development lifecycle
  • digital projects experience
  • risk and opportunity management
  • stakeholder relationship management
  • budget and financial control
  • cross-functional team leadership
  • engineering environment experience

Nice-to-have

  • adaptable and delivery-focused leader
  • influential and collaborative communicator
  • safety leadership

Key Requirements

  • New product development (NPD) experience
  • Experience in digital projects
  • Proven ability to manage and mitigate risks on NPD projects
  • Experience in project delivery within a matrix organisation
  • Demonstrated safety leadership

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