Project Manager - Milton Keynes
Wednesday 20 July 2022
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About Niftylift
Founded in 1985 by Roger Bowden, Niftylift has grown to be one of the world's leading manufacturers of mobile elevated work platforms, with over 500 employees in the UK and USA.
Our Culture
Our culture is one of openness, participation, accountability, flexibility and teamwork. We believe people to be our prime asset and highly value and rely on employee involvement to achieve our goals. We operate as a single-status organisation and all employees are treated fairly and equally, whatever their role within the organisation.
Staff Benefits
Our staff welfare program includes benefits such as staff healthcare, staff discounts, subsidised food, death in service, a cycle to work scheme, free on-site parking, a dedicated on-site staff induction and training centre as well as regular staff events. e.g. company luncheons, family open days and Christmas parties.
Introduction
The Project Manager will lead the planning, management, implementation and completion of new product development projects, leading cross-functional teams to enable successful project delivery in alignment with strategic business objectives.
Working Hours
The working hours for this role will be 40 per week (08:00 - 16:30, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break daily).
How To Apply
If you'd like to apply for this role you can contact us via any one of the following methods:
- Apply online - fill out the form below
- Send us an email with your CV and a covering letter to hr@niftylift.com
- Give us a call on +44 1908 223456 and ask to speak to the HR department.
- Request a call-back from Niftylift (candidates only):
Main Tasks of the Role:
- Lead the generation of project briefs and product specification documentation;
- Work with project sponsors and stakeholders to establish project objectives and deliverables;
- Prepare, manage and communicate project plans and schedules, and maintain comprehensive project documentation;
- Coordinate, monitor, and prioritise activities of the project team;
- Manage & minimise project risk and ensure lessons learnt transfer across projects;
- Use appropriate verification techniques to manage changes in project scope, schedule, and costs;
- Measure project performance using appropriate systems, tools, and techniques;
- Report project status to relevant parties and escalate to management as needed;
- Ensure project deliverables are achieved on time, within scope and budget, allowing for smooth project handover;
- Ensure that the different project phases are completed to schedule.
Qualifications and Experience
- Previous project management experience is essential;
- Experience managing the design and development of new products;
- Engineering degree.
Characteristics
- Decision-making ability and leadership skills;
- Excellent communication skills;
- Able to work as part of a team and liaise with stakeholders;
- Good attention to detail.
Remuneration
The above role offers a competitive salary, healthcare scheme, contributory pension, life insurance, and holiday allowance scheme.