Project Manager
4 days ago
Weymouth
Project Manager – R&D Weymouth, Dorset Up to £55,000 + benefits Are you an experienced Project Manager with a passion for leading complex hardware and software development projects from concept through to mass production? My client, a world-class technology manufacturer based in Weymouth, is looking for a driven individual to oversee the end-to-end delivery of their next generation of printer products. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established engineering business where you’ll coordinate multi-disciplinary teams, manage high-impact projects, and play a key role in launching innovative, high-performance products into global markets. What you’ll be doing • Leading cross-functional project teams, including mechanical, electrical, firmware, software, design, and manufacturing specialists., • Developing detailed project plans, budgets, and resource schedules, ensuring projects stay on track for time, cost, and quality., • Acting as the central point of communication between engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, and senior stakeholders., • Managing requirements, scope, and risk throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring alignment with business goals., • Coordinating with vendors and external partners, ensuring key deliverables are met to specification and schedule., • Overseeing the transition to mass production, ensuring successful handover to manufacturing and supply chain teams. What you’ll need • 5+ years’ project management experience, with at least 3 years leading hardware and software product development., • Proven success managing projects within a manufacturing or product development environment, ideally consumer electronics, mechatronics, or complex systems., • Strong understanding of the product development lifecycle and best practices in project delivery., • Excellent communication, organisation, and stakeholder management skills., • Proficiency in project management tools such as MS Project, Jira, Asana, or Smartsheet., • A degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field (preferred)., • Experience developing printers, scanners, or imaging devices is advantageous., • Familiarity with firmware, embedded systems, and mechanical engineering principles is a plus. Why join? This is your chance to be part of a business developing market-leading products in a dynamic, forward-thinking environment. You’ll enjoy autonomy, visibility, and the opportunity to make a real impact across multiple product lines, supported by a collaborative team that values innovation and excellence. You’ll receive: • A competitive salary up to £55,000, • Flexible working hours, • Generous benefits package, • Genuine opportunities for professional growth and development Lewis Phillips Verso Recruitment Group 01582 369359