Head of Projects - Sanderson : Job Details

Head of Projects

Coventry (Hybrid, minimum 3 days on-site)

Up to £75,000

We are seeking a dynamic Head of Projects to oversee the delivery of new products/drive internal continuous improvement initiatives. This role is ideal for someone with an engineering/manufacturing/electronics background, commercial awareness, and strong project management skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leading product and project delivery across the company
• Managing the full programme of works within the Research and Development team
• Delivering overseas projects on behalf of our parent company, ensuring timely, complete, and budget-compliant delivery with regular reporting
• Managing internal and external stakeholders, including Product Management, Sales, Finance, Technical teams, and End Customers
• Authoring, reviewing, and maintaining project documents such as Gantt charts, risk registers, and gate reviews
• Providing guidance on best practices and upskilling teams, including standardising PMP

Requirements:

• Proven track record in driving successful project and programme completion
• Experience in motivating and mentoring technical teams under tight deadlines and high-pressure environments
• Strong communication skills, with a focus on clear, open, and honest methods
• Background in delivering projects over £1m through the full development lifecycle
• Engineering background with at least 5 years of senior project role experience
• Excellent analytical skills and proficiency in Microsoft Project and the Microsoft suite
• Project Management certification (e.g., PRINCE 2 Practitioner) is a plus
• Experience across various engineering disciplines, including injection moulding, electronics design, software/firmware development, and product build/test
• Familiarity with high volume production and/or safety-critical product management
• Experience with Jira, SharePoint, or Agile development is advantageous
• Relevant degree preferred