Project Manager - Distribution & Industry
Vacancy: Project Manager (Distribution & Industrial Sector)
Location: Hebburn
Are you ready to take ownership of a high-growth portfolio and lead the next generation of project delivery?
As our Project Manager for the Distribution and Industrial Sector, you will be the driving force behind a portfolio currently valued at £5M, with a strategic mandate to scale this to £10M.
You will oversee the full project lifecycle, from supporting the capture team during bid preparation to ensuring flawless execution in the field. This is a leadership role where you will mentor a dedicated team of project professionals, championing the PM@Siemens methodology to deliver world-class Protection, Control, and Automation solutions to our industrial and distribution customers.
This role will be based out of our Hebburn office, 2-3 days per week on a hybrid working basis. Travel to other Siemens sites and customers locations in the UK will also be required as the need arises.
You will make a difference by
Driving Portfolio Success: Taking full P&L responsibility, ensuring we meet and exceed EBIT targets through innovative Value-Added Management (VAM) and rigorous cost control.
Leading & Developing People: Acting as a line manager and mentor, you will recruit, resource-plan, and develop a multi-disciplined team, ensuring they have the skills to meet future market demands.
Championing Excellence: Implementing PM@Siemens processes to minimise Non-Conformance Costs (NCCs) and driving continuous improvement initiatives like Digitalisation and Process optimisation.
Building Partnerships: Developing deep, long-term relationships with key customers, identifying opportunities beyond the initial scope to add value to their operations and grow our business.
Ensuring Safety & Quality: Maintaining an uncompromising focus on HSE legislation and corporate standards to protect our people and our reputation.
What we are looking for
- Significant knowledge of the Distribution & Industrial Protection, Control and Automation sectors.
- Proven success in managing multi-disciplined teams throughout the Project lifecycle
- Strong understanding of project management methodologies including risk/opportunity, claim management and contract negotiation
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent motivational and descion making skills
Desirable but not essential
- A degree in Electrical Engineering (or a related subject) or equivalent industry experience.
- Certified accreditation as a Project Manager (e.g., APM or similar).
- Prior leadership experience.
What can we offer?
Performance-Based Bonus: Enjoy an annual bonus linked to the company's performance
Flexible Working Hours: Achieve a healthy work-life balance with our flexible working arrangements
Pension Plan: Secure your future with our generous pension scheme, with employer contributions up to 10%.
Time Off: Recharge and rejuvenate with 26 days of annual leave (plus bank holidays), and the option to buy or sell an additional 5 days!
We are fully committed to providing equal opportunities and building an inclusive workplace where a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives thrive. We embrace the many ways people think, learn, and experience the world—because we know that diverse minds drive innovation. So that we can support you to be your best during the application and interview process, please let us know if you have any specific requirements.
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