Project Manager

IT Project Manager – Infrastructure & Manufacturing

Contract: 18/12/2026 with possible extension

About the Role

• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, including critical path and dependencies
• Drive delivery across time, cost, and quality objectives
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define and prioritise deliverables
• Actively manage interdependencies across multiple workstreams
• Track progress and ensure timely delivery of milestones
• Engage and influence stakeholders at all levels
• Provide clear and structured reporting (weekly highlights, updates)
• Escalate risks, issues, and blockers where required
• Align stakeholder expectations with programme goals
• Maintain high standards across programme governance forums
• Produce weekly highlight reports and updates
• Ensure documentation, pre-reads, and meeting outputs are delivered on time
• Proactively identify and manage RAID (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies)
• Develop mitigation and contingency plans
• Maintain up-to-date RAID logs and drive resolution
• Manage change requests through impact assessment and approval processes
• Assess impact on timeline, cost, and quality
• Ensure all change documentation is robust and complete
• Strong background in networking, comms, and enterprise IT environments
• Experience working within manufacturing or factory-based systems (highly desirable)
• Demonstrated ability to operate within complex, multi-workstream programmes
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Expertise in risk, governance, and structured delivery frameworks
• Experience managing third-party suppliers and matrix teams
• Solid understanding of SDLC and delivery methodologies (Agile / Waterfall / Hybrid)

Qualifications

• PRINCE2, PMP or equivalent certification (preferred)
• A hands-on, delivery-focused Project Manager who thrives in high-pressure environments
• Someone highly organised, detail-driven, and proactive
• A confident communicator who can challenge, influence, and drive progress
• Work on a flagship electrification programme at Bentley Motors
• Be part of a major transformation in automotive manufacturing
• Gain exposure to a complex, high-impact programme environment

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