Project Manager - R&D Lubricants
Company
Location
Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Posted At
8/6/2025
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Description
R&D Project Manager - Lubricants
Job Type: Contract
Work period: Full-Time
Duration: 12 month initial contract
Location: Manchester, United Kingdom
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Our client is a world renowned Oil & Gas company and are seeking a Project Manager to work within their specialty lubricants / chemicals division. In this role you will manage R&D and innovation / product development into manufacturing.
Role Overview
About Airswift
Airswift is a global workforce solutions provider specializing in the engineering and technology sectors. With operations spanning over 70 countries, we boast a talent pool of over 9,000 contractors and 1,000 employees. Our unparalleled reach and expertise are unmatched in the industry. Learn more about Airswift at https://www.airswift.com/blog.
Job Type: Contract
Work period: Full-Time
Duration: 12 month initial contract
Location: Manchester, United Kingdom
Visa Sponsorship: Not Available
Elevate Your Career with Airswift
Our client is a world renowned Oil & Gas company and are seeking a Project Manager to work within their specialty lubricants / chemicals division. In this role you will manage R&D and innovation / product development into manufacturing.
Role Overview
- Manage the R&D, innovation, and product development portfolio, overseeing project managers for individual projects.
- Track resources and identify constraints impacting project delivery; engage with senior management to resolve conflicts.
- Monitor the R&D budget and provide regular reports to the Technical & Product Lead for effective budget management.
- Own the innovation pipeline process.
- Coordinate technical data exploitation through commercial publications and events.
- Track projects and report progress to senior management as necessary.
- Support ISO 9001 and customer audits for innovation and product development.
- Assist in implementing ISCC+ certification, integrating it into the product development strategy.
- Serve as the owner of Monday.com project management software, responsible for staff training and project tracking implementation.
- Gather customer feedback from the Commercial Team to inform innovation strategy.
- Engage with the wider community within company to shape innovation strategy.
- Specialty Chemicals: Strong background in specialty chemicals and their applications.
- Project Management: Proven experience in managing complex R&D / product developmetn projects from initiation to launch.
- Budget Management: Proficient in tracking and managing project budgets.
- Resource Allocation: Ability to identify and resolve resource conflicts effectively.
- ISO Standards: Familiarity with ISO 9001 standards and audit processes.
- Certification Knowledge: Understanding of ISCC+ certification requirements.
- Software Proficiency: Experience with project management tools.
- Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field preferred.
- Experience: Minimum 3 years in project delivery role within the chemicals process business.
- Competitive daily rate based on qualifications and experience.
- Work with a globally renowned business
About Airswift
Airswift is a global workforce solutions provider specializing in the engineering and technology sectors. With operations spanning over 70 countries, we boast a talent pool of over 9,000 contractors and 1,000 employees. Our unparalleled reach and expertise are unmatched in the industry. Learn more about Airswift at https://www.airswift.com/blog.
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