Head of Projects

We are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Head of Projects to lead the successful delivery of projects from point of sale through to completion within a fast paced manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for overseeing the full project lifecycle, ensuring operational excellence, strong client relationships, and high-quality delivery standards across all projects.

The successful candidate will manage a small team of Project Managers/Coordinators while acting as the central link between sales, operations, clients, and delivery teams. This is a hands-on leadership role suited to someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can balance strategic oversight with day-to-day project execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all projects from handover after sale through to final delivery and completion.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to agreed quality standards.
• Monitor project performance, identify risks, and implement proactive solutions.
• Manage project priorities and resource allocation across multiple concurrent projects.
• Maintain clear visibility of project pipelines, statuses, and delivery milestones.
• Lead, mentor, and support a small team of Project Managers and Coordinators.
• Conduct regular performance reviews, coaching sessions, and development planning.
• Act as a senior point of contact for clients throughout project delivery.
• Build strong working relationships with internal departments including Sales, Finance, and Operations.
• Ensure smooth project handovers from the sales team into delivery.
• Manage client expectations and ensure excellent customer satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle.

The Ideal Candidate

• Proven experience in a senior project management or project delivery leadership role.
• Experience overseeing multiple projects simultaneously from sale to completion.
• Strong people management experience, ideally managing small teams.
• Excellent organisational and stakeholder management skills.
• Commercial awareness with experience managing budgets and project profitability.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with project management tools and reporting systems.