Senior Project Manager at SmithsGroup2

Are you an experienced Senior Project Manager who thrives in complex engineering or manufacturing environments? Have you led SAP or ERP implementations, working closely with Systems Integrators and third‑party suppliers to deliver business critical change? Smiths Detection is a global leader in threat detection technologies, operating in highly engineered, regulated and safety‑critical environments. Our IT PMO plays a key role in delivering transformative digital and enterprise programmes that underpin how we design, manufacture and support world‑leading technology. As a Senior Project Manager, you’ll lead medium to large IT projects that matter; from enterprise systems and ERP platforms to infrastructure and digital enablement, partnering with the business, IT leaders and external delivery partners to ensure successful outcomes. The Role Reporting to a Programme Manager or the Head of Programme Delivery, you’ll take full ownership of end‑to‑end project delivery, operating with a high degree of autonomy while working within a mature PMO framework. The role will be based from Hemel Hempstead, however, we do operate a flexible hybrid approach.  Responsibilities include: • Lead complex IT projects from initiation through to closure, managing scope, schedule, budget, quality and risk • Deliver projects within engineering or manufacturing contexts, where operational impact, governance and precision matter • Drive projects that would include SAP / ERP or enterprise system implementations, including vendor led and SI delivered programmes • Manage and challenge third‑party suppliers and Systems Integrators, ensuring contractual deliverables, milestones and quality are met • Build credible relationships with senior business and IT stakeholders, facilitating project boards and steering committees • Develop robust project plans, RAID logs, financial forecasts and dependency maps • Apply and continuously improve PMO standards, governance and delivery practices • Coach or support other Project Managers within your programme or workstreamWhat We’re Looking For This role is ideal for someone who has built their career delivering technology change within engineering led or manufacturing organisations. You’ll bring: • Proven experience delivering medium‑to‑large IT or enterprise system projects end‑to‑end • Hands‑on experience with SAP, ERP or large‑scale enterprise platforms • Strong background working with Systems Integrators, vendors and third‑party delivery partners • Confidence managing budgets, forecasts and financial governance • A structured but pragmatic approach, comfortable across Waterfall, Agile or hybrid delivery models • Excellent stakeholder management skills — able to influence, challenge and align at senior levels • A recognised PM qualification (PRINCE2 Practitioner, APM PMQ, PMP or equivalent) • Experience in regulated, complex or global environments is a strong advantage.