Project Manager in Manchester

As a Project Manager, you will lead engineering projects throughout their full lifecycle, ensuring they are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and in line with customer expectations. Acting as the primary point of contact for customers, you will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage project risks, and maintain clear communication throughout every stage of project execution.

You'll become part of a collaborative Project Management team within NOV's Fluid Motion Solutions business. Working closely with colleagues across Commercial, Engineering, Manufacturing, Procurement, Quality, Logistics, and Operations, you'll gain broad exposure to the complete manufacturing process while contributing to successful project delivery.

This is a role where no two projects are the same. You'll balance technical requirements, production priorities, and customer expectations while working with multiple stakeholders across the business. Success comes from building strong relationships, making sound decisions, and keeping projects moving in a fast-paced engineering environment.

NOV is a global provider of technology-driven equipment, systems, services, and software solutions supporting energy production and industrial operations worldwide. Within our Fluid Motion Solutions business, we design, manufacture, and support pumping and fluid handling technologies that help customers improve reliability, efficiency, and operational performance.

What We Offer:

• A varied role where every project presents new technical and operational challenges.
• The opportunity to work with experienced professionals across multiple engineering and manufacturing disciplines.
• A collaborative environment where knowledge sharing and teamwork are essential to success.
• The autonomy to manage your own projects while being supported by established processes and experienced colleagues.
• Career development opportunities within a global engineering organisation, with potential to explore different functions as your career grows.

At NOV, we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We value diversity in all its forms and believe that different perspectives drive innovation and success. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Essential Qualifications:

• Experience managing engineering or manufacturing projects.
• Experience working within rotating equipment, industrial machinery, manufacturing, or a comparable engineering environment.
• Experience working with ERP/MRP systems.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing and engineering processes.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
• Strong planning, organisational, and problem-solving skills.

Soft Skills:

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong customer focus with the ability to build lasting relationships.
• Confidence managing challenging conversations and balancing competing priorities.
• Ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams.

Other Requirements:

• Willingness to work on-site in Manchester.
• Flexibility to undertake occasional business travel when required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Project Management certification (PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent).
• Experience with rotating equipment, Progressive Cavity (PC) pumps, or other industrial pumping solutions.
• Knowledge of API, ISO, or other relevant engineering standards.
• Experience using Microsoft Project or equivalent project scheduling software.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead customer projects from order acceptance through engineering, manufacturing, testing, and final delivery.
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, and resource priorities to ensure successful project execution.
• Coordinate activities across Commercial, Engineering, Manufacturing, Procurement, Quality, Logistics, and other internal stakeholders.
• Build trusted relationships with customers and act as their primary point of contact throughout project delivery.
• Monitor project progress, proactively managing risks, priorities, and project timelines.
• Review customer specifications and ensure project deliverables meet contractual and technical requirements.
• Work with cross-functional teams to resolve technical and operational challenges throughout the project lifecycle.
• Maintain accurate project information and monitor project progress using ERP/MRP systems.
• Communicate project updates clearly and professionally, including managing customer expectations when changes or delays occur.
• Identify opportunities to improve collaboration, project execution, and operational efficiency.
• Ensure projects are delivered in accordance with company procedures and applicable quality standards.