Overview
IMI plc
We are a global specialist engineering company that creates breakthrough solutions. We are curious and like to solve problems, partnering with our customers to solve the demands of today and prepare for the challenges of tomorrow. We embrace innovation and care about outcomes that are good for business, everyday life and making a better world – creating lasting impact for everyone.
We design, build and service highly engineered products in fluid and motion control applications. We focus on five market sectors: Industrial Automation, Process Automation, Climate Control, Life Science and Fluid Control, and Transport.
Our partnership approach breaks through problems and reduces complexity. We don’t invent in isolation – we collaborate with our customers. We listen closely and we think differently, creating space for diverse minds to innovate. We are working together to make businesses safer, more sustainable and more productive.
Role Overview: The Project Management Office (PMO) is key to supporting the delivery of the most strategic projects within Climate Control. It plays a crucial role in ensuring projects deliver their benefits on time, within scope, and on budget.
The Project Management Officer will be responsible for the planning and delivery of multiple types of complex, cross-functional projects in our manufacturing engineering business (e.g. operations, strategic revenue growth, digital customer experience, acquisition integration projects, and projects that involve digital aspects, our business systems and data analytics).
The position requires strong organisational and project management expertise, excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate with a range of stakeholders. It also needs the ability to quickly grasp complexity and new topics, and an awareness of the key business functions and processes in a manufacturing engineering company.
This role can be based at any of our many Climate Control manufacturing or sales sites in Europe, for example, Blackburn, UK or Olkusz, Poland. A full list of all our locations can be found at: https://climatecontrol.imiplc.com/en-gb/about-us/contact-us
Key Responsibilities
- The planning, execution, and monitoring of strategic projects, ensuring they deliver their planned benefits on time, within scope, and on budget
- Identify potential project risks, escalating where necessary. Develop response strategies and drive progress to resolve issues
- Develop appropriate KPIs and track project activities and outcomes. Ensure status and transparency of project performance to stakeholders through regular updates and reports
- Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including project plans, status reports, and risk logs
- Collect, analyse, and report on project data to provide insights and support decision-making
- Coordinate and track the allocation of resources and budget to ensure optimal utilisation. Identify resource constraints and propose solutions
- Engage with project stakeholders to gather requirements, feedback, and manage expectations. Build strong relationships with stakeholders to foster collaboration and support project success
- Contribute to the development of the PMO team, processes and best practices to enhance project delivery
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
- Good experience in managing and delivering complex, cross-functional projects in a manufacturing or engineering environment
- Project management experience with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
- PMP (Project Management Professional) certification or equivalent is a plus, but not required
- Understanding of key business functions such as R&D, Sales, Operations, Marketing, and Finance
- Familiarity with digital technologies, business IT systems (e.g. ERP, CRM), and data analytics (Expert-level knowledge isn’t required, but the ability to quickly grasp these areas is important)
Competencies
- Strong leadership skills: ability to motivate cross-functional teams without direct authority, delegate effectively, and hold others accountable
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate across various stakeholder levels
- Effective stakeholder management: building relationships, managing expectations, and resolving conflicts with internal and external parties
- Strong analytical thinking and structured problem-solving ability
- Continuous improvement mindset and a proactive approach to identifying opportunities for efficiency
- Self-motivated and able to work independently as well as collaboratively in team environments
What We Offer
- Be part of a company at the forefront of innovation, improving the quality of life for our customers and communities
- Personal growth, career development, and networking opportunities within the business, division, or the wider Group
- Be part of a company that is committed to inclusion and diversity
- Attractive remuneration package including a range of wellbeing benefits
- Medical Plan and Pension Scheme
- Modern office building with free parking and convenient links to major motorways, airports, and cities in the North of the UK
Health & Safety
The physical demands described within the Key Duties & Responsibilities section of this job description are required to perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities. Please contact your local HR representative to discuss the specific Work Conditions and Physical Requirements of this role.
Health, Safety, and Environmental Duties – At IMI, we are all personally committed to protecting our people, minimising our impact on the environment, the communities we operate in and our company. All members of our workforce have the duty to ensure the health, safety and welfare of themselves, others, and the environment. Every employee is expected to follow all HSE operating procedures, also to challenge any observed behaviours or unsafe acts.
Code of Ethics
IMI requires the highest standard of ethics in all business dealings, particularly with customers, suppliers, advisors, employees, and the authorities. In accordance with the IMI Way: Our Code of Responsible Business.
Changes To This Job Description
IMI may amend this job description in whole or in part at any time.
IMI is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, colour, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status.
