Senior Project Manager in Maidenhead

De Beers Group is the world’s leading diamond company – a unique, luxury business that thrives on the creativity, passion and knowledge of our people. As we embark on a journey to accelerate the transformation of our business into one that is better positioned to realise the opportunities ahead of us, we welcome and encourage diverse perspectives from those individuals who spark fresh thinking and aren’t afraid to challenge assumptions.

De Beers Science and Technology develops, builds and maintains sustainable, cutting‑edge technologies and innovative new products and services for De Beers’ Midstream and Downstream business and the wider diamond industry. From rough diamond sorting and sales to a full suite of polished diamond industry products, services and business models, S&T provides sustainable science, technology and innovation solutions to enable De Beers’ strategic growth ambitions and to support the diamond industry.

• Facilitate and lead strategic planning sessions in collaboration with senior leadership, aligning project roadmaps with budget forecasts and capital planning cycles.
• Drive stakeholder engagement across senior leadership, technical and non‑scientific teams.

• Support the planning and implementation of technical projects, ensuring projects are set up for success using the appropriate project management tools depending on the LCM.
• Manage the stage gate process as part of Operational planning.
• Ensure all projects adhere to and follow the relevant product lifecycle management requirements including documentation and change management in PLM and ERP systems.
• Assist in Planning: Develop and define project scope and schedule to achieve deliverables.
• Develop and roll out Risk Management standards: Support teams in best practice risk management principles to minimize project risks.
• Project management Expertise & Guidance: Train teams on a variety of project management tools.
• Performance Feedback: Measure project performance using appropriate tools and techniques.
• Oversee resource allocation for the Operations team Project team to ensure the successful delivery of both urgent, rapid‑response projects and larger, strategic cross‑functional initiatives.
• Plan the departmental resources aligned to the annual business plan and adjust to reflect any changes to business commitments as required.
• Management of project team members and outcomes that are not in the role’s direct reporting line.
• Oversee facility‑related projects such as lab expansions, equipment commissioning, energy efficiency upgrades, and compliance retrofits.
• Ensure critical skills are available; foster an effective and positive working environment.
• Manage global and multi‑site initiatives, coordinating across time zones, cultures, and regulatory environments.
• Implement governance frameworks and ensure adherence to internal policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare executive‑level reporting and dashboards to communicate project progress, risks, and strategic impact.
• Ensure Health, Safety and Environmental policies are adhered to.
• Ensure a safe and healthy work environment where employees and contractors can deliver outputs in a controlled risk, and zero harm, environment.
• Ensure and assure operational compliance to legislative and regulatory and policy requirements, including in delivery of own role requirements.
• Continuous focus on safety to ensure that it is the critical factor in all decisions and creates an environment of controlled risk and zero harm.

• BSc / BEng in an engineering discipline or equivalent.
• A management/project management qualification would be an advantage.
• Proven management or supervisory experience, management training.
• Experience with Lean Start up, Design Thinking and/or Lean Six Sigma will be an advantage.
• Experience of leading many projects and product lines in a customer focussed service‑oriented culture.

• A great working environment.
• The opportunity to develop your skills within a growing company.
• Fantastic pension scheme.
• We have up to 27 days of holiday with the opportunity to buy or sell 5 more days.
• Mental health is a top priority for De Beers Group. We offer free subscription to Headspace and have mental health first aider.
• Exceptional benefits package.
• Employee share schemes and variable salary components.
• Free breakfast and lunch at on‑site staff restaurant.

De Beers Group is a company with a rich history and a sparkling future. Since 1888 our experts have searched the world for nature’s most precious gem. Our diamonds bring beauty to the world. But we think they can do so much more. We want our diamonds, and our business, to make life brilliant – for our people, our customers and the world around us.

Safety first is a way of life for us. We are unconditional about the safety, health and well‑being of our colleagues, at work and at home, and about that of the communities where we work. We aim to lead the industry by investing in innovation to protect people, who are at the heart of our business. Our high performing teams take accountability for their own and others' actions, work collaboratively, and always show care and respect.

We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are. We provide equality of opportunity to enable everyone to fulfil their potential.

Successful candidates will be required to complete background screening which may include a criminal check and validation of qualifications.