Project Manager in Middlesbrough

About Analox

Analox is a well-established global leader in the research, development and manufacturing of complex gas sensing products and systems. Our equipment is used across a diverse range of markets and applications such as submarines, space, beverage and deep sea diving. We have 114 people. Analox operates from a purpose-built 15,000 sq ft factory and offices in Stokesley Business Park, North Yorkshire, and from a remotely based sales and sales support team as well as a distribution centre in Houston, Texas. Analox is known for its positive and supportive work environment that values teamwork, innovation, and collaboration. We are a world-leading provider of gas monitoring solutions, providing employees with an opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology in ever-changing environments and make an impact in growing industries. Analox is proud to have achieved Net Zero in our manufacturing operations, with all the energy required to make our products sourced from renewable means.

We truly believe that our people are what makes Analox great. We invest heavily in employee training and development and provide opportunities for career advancement, helping team members to excel and thrive in their chosen path. Analox has a diverse and talented team of employees who work together to drive success, providing a dynamic and collaborative work environment.

Overall Purpose of the Role

The successful candidate will form part of the Analox Projects team and will manage and support multiple projects concurrently. Assigned projects will include internally funded and externally funded development projects, but could include other types of projects as required by the Company. This role is a delivery-focused role, which is critical to the success of projects and Analox. It is hands-on, working closely with Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering and most other functions across the business. The successful candidate will be expected to lead the planning and delivery of multiple projects at any one time; with projects varying in size and complexity. The successful candidate will be tasked with steering products and systems from the planning phase, through the gated development process and into production. The successful candidate will also be the face of the project to the customer, particularly for externally funded developments.

Projects are cross-functional in nature, so the role presents the opportunity to work with every function across the business, in a collaborative manner. Projects are increasingly important from an organisational perspective, meaning the role presents an opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the growth of the organisation.

Main Responsibilities

• Deliver successful projects end to end, from planning through to implementation using the most suitable project management approach, in line with company manuals and procedures.
• Provide leadership to the project delivery teams.
• Enable projects to be delivered in line with the project proposal and aligned with time, cost and quality requirements.
• Ensure frequent and detailed communication with all stakeholders in the project; including providing updates and managing expectations.
• Manage project budgets effectively, including labour and materials, alongside revenue forecasting.
• Develop and utilise schedules to oversee the management of activities for the project delivery teams to ensure deliverables are being completed to defined expectations.
• Ensure project governance is maintained across the portfolio of assigned projects.
• Proactively manage foreseen project risks and mitigate issues as they arise, implementing corrective actions.

Health and Safety

Proactively promote a culture of safety by taking ownership and encouraging others to do the same. Lead by example by consistently adhering to and championing safety practices and policies. Support 5S initiatives and maintain high housekeeping standards. Participate in safety audits, incident investigations, and root cause analyses as needed to ensure a safe and organized work environment.

Equality and Diversity

Analox are committed to an Equal Opportunities Policy which affirms that all staff should be afforded equality of treatment and opportunity in employment irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. All staff are required to observe this policy in their behaviour to other employees and service users.

Analox Values

At Analox, our values, Teamwork, Commitment to Excellence, Customer Focus, Pride, Integrity, and Boldness, are at the heart of everything we do, guiding how we work together, innovate, and serve our customers.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications:

• Essential: Formal project management qualification e.g. APM, Prince2 or Agile.
• Desirable: Degree qualified in a relevant field.

Skills/Experience:

• Essential: Stakeholder engagement, Communication skills, Negotiation skills, Risk management, Schedule creation and management, Comfortable with different project management tools, Financially literate, Minimum 1 years project management experience, Demonstrable experience of managing cross-functional teams.
• Desirable: Experience within NPI projects, Experience managing projects which includes hardware development and/or delivery, Bid support.

Personal Attributes:

• Essential: Comfortable leading a team, Strong attention to detail, Strong relationship building across multiple disciplines, Resilience, Good time management, Works well in a team, Works well under pressure and to deadlines, Flexible, Prioritisation, Self-starter, Problem solving, Able to see the bigger picture, Analytical mindset, Critical thinker.

If you have a disability and have any special requirements that impact on your ability to meet any of the essential criteria please contact a member of the HR team.

Company Benefits:

• 32 day’s annual leave (increasing to 37 with service) including 8 public holidays - plus a holiday purchasing scheme.
• Birthday holiday.
• Christmas Eve holiday.
• Health Care Cash Plan.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and GP24 Service.
• 7% employer pension contribution.
• Group Life Insurance.
• Profit share scheme.
• Enhanced sick leave (after probationary period).
• Enhanced Maternity pay.
• Enhanced paternity leave.
• Early finish on Fridays.
• CPD support and annual subscription to appropriate body covered.
• Talent Hunter Referral Bounty £1K.
• Free parking.