Senior Project Manager - #2167279

Senior Project Manager | Novacyt Group

Contract type: 6-months FTC

Location: Hybrid / Manchester Science Park

Salary & Benefits: Competitive salary + benefits

Lead game-changing projects that directly shape Novacyt's future. You'll own complex, high-visibility programmes from New Product Introduction to strategic partnerships, working directly with Executive Leadership and external collaborators on initiatives that drive real business impact.

This isn't just project management – it's strategic delivery at the highest level.

What you'll be doing

You'll take full ownership of Novacyt's most complex projects and programmes. Working across scientific, operational, regulatory and commercial teams, you'll turn strategic priorities into successful outcomes.

• Lead end-to-end New Product Introduction from development through manufacturing and commercial readiness
• Deliver Executive Leadership Team-sponsored initiatives including business transformation and M&A integration
• Manage major external collaborations and strategic partnerships
• Drive stage-gate deliverables including DHF, verification & validation, and regulatory submissions
• Maintain project governance, RAID management, and financial oversight
• Provide senior stakeholders with clear project insight and recommendations
• Mentor junior Project Managers and develop project management capability

What we're looking for

You'll bring significant experience leading complex, multidisciplinary projects with a proven track record of delivery.

• Strong project and programme management experience
• Experience delivering high-visibility projects involving Executive Leadership or Board-level stakeholders
• Excellent knowledge of project governance, planning, risk management and change control
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills
• Commercial awareness and sound business judgement
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making capabilities
• Experience mentoring or coaching colleagues
• Recognised Project Management qualification - PRINCE2, APM or similar
• Strong IT capability including MS Project, Excel and PowerPoint

What would make you stand out

Experience within regulated, science-led or product development environments:

Diagnostics | IVD | Medical Devices | Biotechnology | Pharmaceutical | Advanced Engineering

We're particularly interested in candidates with experience of NPI, product development, technology transfer, regulatory-driven projects, strategic partnerships, M&A integration or business transformation.

Why Novacyt?

This is a highly visible role where you'll influence projects critical to Novacyt's future. You'll work with talented teams across the business and have the opportunity to shape how we manage complex projects.

Our values: Delivery Quality | Collaboration | Customer Centricity | Integrity | People First | Ownership

Closing date: Sunday 18th October

Ready to lead projects that make a tangible difference? Apply today and take ownership of Novacyt's most strategic initiatives.