Senior Project Manager - Engineering Solutions in Livingston

Be You - Our people create our best Plexus. Ingrained in our culture of inclusion is the philosophy that each individual offers diverse perspectives, backgrounds and experiences that create great outcomes when we are united as a team. We embrace the differences of all our colleagues, celebrate diversity and welcome applications from underrepresented groups and candidates, regardless of their background. We are proud to be registered as the Disability Confident committed employer, and we recruit purely on the basis of skills and experience.

Who we are and what we do? We help our customers deliver products to the world which have a profound impact on people’s lives. From ultrasound units and 3D printing to network security applications and in-flight Wi-Fi, we help create products that build a better world. We’re a global team of experts who partner with our customers to bring their products to life through inspired innovation and world-class customer service.

The Role

At our Livingston Design Centre, we are looking for a Senior Project Manager who thrives at the intersection of technical excellence and strategic business development. You won't just manage timelines; you will lead cross-functional teams through the full product development lifecycle, ensuring our customers’ most ambitious goals are met with precision.

• Key Responsibilities:
• Strategic Business Development: Lead the customer development process to win new business and cultivate long-term, repeat partnerships.
• Complex Project Leadership: Manage customer expectations across the full value stream, navigating the challenges of product development; scope, budget, quality and risk management.
• Financial Excellence: Drive projects toward successful financial execution, utilizing advanced business systems to project revenue and opportunities accurately.
• Collaborative Resource Management: Partner with engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to ensure seamless product introduction into Plexus Manufacturing Solutions sites.
• Talent Mentorship: Actively identify and develop the next generation of Plexus leaders, fostering a culture of growth and excellence.
• Work-Sharing Advocacy: Drive collaboration across our international footprint by identifying strategic work-sharing opportunities.
• Continuous Improvement: Act as a catalyst for change by constantly evaluating and improving processes.

Who You Are

You are a decisive problem-solver with a deep understanding of how products are realized. You excel in high-pressure environments and possess the negotiation skills to align diverse stakeholders.

• Your Background:
• Education: Bachelor’s Degree (required).
• Experience: 8+ years of related experience in engineering or project management (preferred).
• Technical Depth: A detailed understanding of at least one engineering discipline (e.g., analog, digital, mechanical, software, or PCB).
• Process Mastery: Extensive knowledge of product development and realization processes.
• Leadership: Strong team-building skills and the ability to lead cross-functional teams through demanding schedules.

The Essentials:

• Skills in decision-making, problem-solving, and communication.
• Strong organizational and presentation abilities.
• Willingness to travel to customer sites as required to maintain high-level partnerships.
• Act as the primary connector between cross-functional departments.
• Navigate complex environments by managing both internal and external stakeholders.

Why Livingston Design Centre?

At Plexus, we tackle the hardest problems for the world’s most demanding industries. As a Senior Project Manager in Livingston, you will be at the heart of our engineering innovation, leading teams that design and build products that change the world.

Why you will love it? At Plexus, we’re at our best when opportunities are met with passion, open communication, and teamwork. Our employees work alongside a global team of experts who engage in projects that span a variety of industries – helping our customers in creating the products that build a better world.

At Plexus, you will find:

• A workplace centered on collaboration and integrity
• Supportive leadership teams that value work-life balance through a flexible work environment
• An inclusive environment that values diverse backgrounds, experiences, and expertise
• Flexible career paths across a variety of disciplines
• Innovative design solutions and state-of-the-art technology that improves lives
• Through our commitment to local community involvement we encourage our employees to participate in outreach activities with charities, local Schools, Universities, and Colleges and to promote careers in the STEM fields

Additionally, when you join, we want you to enjoy what you do and be rewarded for your contribution, so we have a range of attractive benefits on offer:

• Bespoke development plan
• Online learning and formal development programs
• Full-time, permanent employment contract
• Enhanced pension contributions
• 33 days of annual leave (inclusive of public holidays)
• Paid family leave
• Private medical insurance
• Group income protection insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Volunteer time off
• Flexible Hybrid Working Available (role dependent)
• Life assurance
• Occupational health
• Vision care discounts
• Discount schemes
• Company sick pay scheme
• Onsite gym/ discounted gym