IT Project Manager – Infrastructure & Manufacturing
Location: Crewe (Hybrid)
Contract:18/12/2026 with possible extension
Sector: Automotive / Manufacturing
About the Role
We’re looking for a seasoned IT Project Manager with a strong background in infrastructure, networking, and manufacturing environments to lead a key workstream within this complex programme.
This is a fantastic opportunity to play a pivotal role in delivering major transformation across a world-class manufacturing operation.
Key Responsibilities
Project Delivery & Planning
- Develop and maintain detailed project plans , including critical path and dependencies
- Drive delivery across time, cost, and quality objectives
- Collaborate with stakeholders to define and prioritise deliverables
- Actively manage interdependencies across multiple workstreams
- Track progress and ensure timely delivery of milestones
Stakeholder Management
- Engage and influence stakeholders at all levels
- Provide clear and structured reporting (weekly highlights, updates)
- Escalate risks, issues, and blockers where required
- Align stakeholder expectations with programme goals
Governance & Reporting
- Maintain high standards across programme governance forums
- Produce weekly highlight reports and updates
- Ensure documentation, pre-reads, and meeting outputs are delivered on time
Risk, Issue & Dependency Management
- Proactively identify and manage RAID (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies)
- Develop mitigation and contingency plans
- Maintain up-to-date RAID logs and drive resolution
Change Management
- Manage change requests through impact assessment and approval processes
- Assess impact on timeline, cost, and quality
- Ensure all change documentation is robust and complete
✅ Key Skills & Experience
- Proven experience delivering large-scale IT infrastructure projects
- Strong background in networking, comms, and enterprise IT environments
- Experience working within manufacturing or factory-based systems (highly desirable)
- Demonstrated ability to operate within complex, multi-workstream programmes
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
- Expertise in risk, governance, and structured delivery frameworks
- Experience managing third-party suppliers and matrix teams
- Solid understanding of SDLC and delivery methodologies (Agile / Waterfall / Hybrid)
Qualifications
- PRINCE2, PMP or equivalent certification (preferred)
What We’re Looking For
- A hands-on, delivery-focused Project Manager who thrives in high-pressure environments
- Someone highly organised, detail-driven, and proactive
- A confident communicator who can challenge, influence, and drive progress
Why Apply?
- Work on a flagship electrification programme at Bentley Motors
- Be part of a major transformation in automotive manufacturing
- Gain exposure to a complex, high-impact programme environment
Locations
CreweCheshire
