At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead strategic projects, solve problems, and engage stakeholders to drive success.
- Company: Fortress Safety, a dynamic company focused on growth and innovation.
- Benefits: Generous holiday, pension contributions, bonuses, and employee discounts.
- Other info: Inclusive culture that celebrates diversity and offers career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact while developing your project management skills in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Proven project management experience and strong communication skills.
Location: Fortress Interlocks, Wolverhampton (WV4 6FB) — Hybrid, 3 days per week in office
Salary: £50,000–£55,000 per annum
Contract Type: Fixed-Term (14 months), must be commutable to Wolverhampton
Team: PMO, reporting to the Lead Project Manager
About the opportunity
Fortress Safety is looking for a Project Manager to join our PMO on a business-critical 14-month maternity cover assignment. You'll take ownership of a portfolio of strategic projects — applying structured planning, sound decision-making and strong stakeholder engagement to deliver on time, in scope and on budget, all while supporting Fortress's continued growth.
What you'll be doing
- Shaping project direction through strategic thinking, aligning initiatives with Fortress's wider business goals and PMO strategy
- Leading and delivering multiple projects simultaneously, defining scope, goals and deliverables with all stakeholders
- Proactively solving problems and making timely decisions to keep projects on track
- Building and managing strong relationships across the business, with distributors and with customers
- Communicating and influencing confidently at all levels, translating complex project detail into clear updates
- Planning and prioritising competing project demands, managing resources, risks and timelines
- Championing continuous improvement, refining and following our New Product Development process
- Motivating and influencing cross-functional teams to deliver results, even without formal authority
What you'll bring
- Proven project management experience, ideally within an engineering, manufacturing or industrial environment
- Strong strategic thinking, connecting individual projects to wider business objectives
- Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills, comfortable navigating ambiguity under time pressure
- Skilled stakeholder management, building trusted relationships at all levels
- Strong communication and influencing skills across diverse teams and senior stakeholders
- Effective planning and prioritisation across multiple concurrent projects
- A continuous improvement mindset, always seeking smarter ways of working
- University degree or equivalent experience gained on the job
- Must have the right to work in the UK (this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship)
Nice to have
- Formal project management certification, e.g. PRINCE2, APM or Agile/Scrum
- Experience with project management software/tools, e.g. MS Project, Smartsheet
- Experience in a regulated or safety-critical engineering sector
What we offer
- 25 days holiday per year plus bank holidays
- Pension — employer contribution up to 10.5%
- Company bonus scheme
- Airport parking discounts
- Eyecare support
- Cycle to work scheme
- Annual Halma share vesting scheme
- Long service recognition
- Life assurance cover
Inclusion & belonging
At Fortress, we don't just accept difference — we celebrate it. We're committed to creating an inclusive environment for all colleagues, and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. If you require any accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know.
Visa/Sponsorship: This role requires candidates to already hold the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.
Apply now
Ready to make an impact over the next 14 months? Apply today — we'd love to hear from you.
Project Manager - Maternity Cover employer: Fortress Safety
Fortress Safety is an exceptional employer located in Wolverhampton, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration. Employees benefit from a supportive environment that encourages professional growth and development, with opportunities to lead transformative projects that directly impact customer satisfaction and business success. Join us to be part of a forward-thinking team that values creativity and embraces the latest technology to drive meaningful change.
