Project Director - 6 Month Contract

Belfast Temporary £80,000 - £100,000 per year View Job Description
Project Manager role based in Belfast. 6 month contract with a safety critical bespoke manufacturing company.
  • Interim Project Leadership Role
  • Well established Industrial Manufacturing Company

About Our Client

Our client is a well established innovate manufacturing company based in Belfast

Job Description

We are seeking a Senior PMO to drive a high-impact organisational change program, overseeing the introduction of new Business Units. This is a fast-paced role requiring a results-driven leader who can establish a robust PMO governance framework, hold stakeholders accountable, and ensure the seamless execution of strategic plans.
Must have manufacturing experience within a factory setting - preferable Aero/Automotive Industry
Key Responsibilities

  • Project Planning & Execution
    • Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans to introduce new Business Units.
    • Align project deliverables with organisational goals, ensuring efficiency and business continuity.
  • Capacity Planning & Workforce Alignment
    • Assist in developing capacity plans to support the new organisational structure.
    • Work alongside HR to manage communication strategies for employees and unions, ensuring transparency and engagement.
  • Financial Oversight & Cost Management
    • Support the finance team in identifying cost implications and savings opportunities related to the implementation of new Business Units.
    • Provide financial reporting and tracking to maintain cost control throughout the transformation.
  • Governance & Accountability
    • Implement a clear PMO governance policy to drive accountability across stakeholders.
    • Ensure timely delivery of key milestones through proactive issue resolution and risk management.
  • Performance & Efficiency Management
    • Once the new Org Structure is established, ensure each Business Unit has clear project plans to drive efficiencies.
    • Introduce visual management tools to track progress and performance.

The Successful Applicant

  • Proven experience in a Senior PMO or Programme Management role, preferably within an organisational change or transformation setting.
  • Strong background in governance, stakeholder management, and holding teams accountable for delivery.
  • Experience in capacity planning, HR collaboration, and financial cost recognition within change programs.
  • Ability to drive efficiencies through structured project plans and visual management techniques.
  • A fast starter with a bias for action, able to cut through complexity and execute with urgency.
  • Exceptional communication, leadership, and influencing skills, particularly when working with senior stakeholders, employees, and unions.

What's on Offer

£80,000 to £100,000 per year - 6 month contract

Contact
Huw Painter
Quote job ref
JN-032025-6693895
Phone number
+44 161 829 0369

Job summary

Job function
Engineering & Manufacturing
Subsector
Project / Programme Management
Sector
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Belfast
Contract type
Temporary
Consultant name
Huw Painter
Consultant phone
+44 161 829 0369
Job reference
JN-032025-6693895