Project Manager

About the Role:

We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to be responsible for planning, executing, and closing projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and on budget. They will coordinate and manage resources, communicate with stakeholders, and oversee the project lifecycle, from initiation to completion. This role involves risk management and performance tracking to ensure project objectives are met. The Project Manager also facilitates collaboration among team members, resolves issues, and maintains project documentation. Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills are essential to successfully guide projects to successful outcomes.

Primary responsibilities for this role include:  

• Project Planning and Execution: Develop detailed project plans, including scope, timelines, and resources. Ensure successful execution from initiation to completion.
• Resource Management: Allocate and manage resources efficiently to meet project objectives. Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure proper resource allocation. Monitor expenditures and ensure projects are completed within budget.
• Stakeholder Communication: Serve as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, providing regular updates on project status, risks, and issues. Facilitate effective communication across all levels of the organization.
• Risk Management: Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies. Monitor risks throughout the project lifecycle and take corrective actions as needed.
• Performance Tracking: Monitor project progress using appropriate tools and techniques. Track key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess project health and make necessary adjustments.
• Issue Resolution: Proactively identify and resolve issues that may impact project timelines or outcomes. Escalate critical issues to senior management when necessary.
• Documentation and Reporting: Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including plans, reports, and logs. Prepare and present project reports to stakeholders and management.

We are ideally looking for someone with the following skills and experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Project Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent is highly desirable
• 2+ years of experience in Proven experience as a Project Manager, with a track record of successfully delivering projects on time and within budget within the life sciences industry.
• Experience with project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira, Asana, Trello) and methodologies (e.g., Waterfall, Agile, Scrum).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective stakeholder management.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities to identify risks, develop solutions, and drive decision-making.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and a focus on delivering high-quality results on time, in scope and in budget
• Flexibility to adapt to changing project requirements and environments.

 

Why work for Refeyn?

Compensation and core benefits

• We use Radford benchmarking data to ensure we offer competitive salaries for all our roles. 
• Incredible Company bonus scheme 
• 25 days annual leave per year in addition to bank holidays
• Up to 7% employer matched pension contribution
• Private health insurance from day one plus critical illness cover, income protection and life insurance
• Give as You Earn and Cycle to Work salary sacrifice schemes.

Family Friendly Benefits

Refeyn offers a salary sacrifice nursery scheme to UK employees after 3 months, and new parents can benefit from up to 17 weeks fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, 4 weeks fully paid paternity leave, plus an annual allowance for emergency childcare.

Supporting your Development

All employees receive access to Linkedin Learning which offers thousands of courses to support their personal and professional development. We also run frequent training sessions on both hard and soft skills.

Creating an Engaging Culture

Refeyn supports hybrid working where the role allows and offers flexible start and finish times. We also have a subsidised weekly lunch for onsite employees and a vibrant social calendar which includes holiday parties and midsummer festivals plus an annual team budget for managers to plan team-building activities.

Values-Led 

Refeyn is committed to celebrating each other’s differences and creating a dynamic, driven and diverse culture where everyone can flourish. We are proud to have been awarded Committed Status by the Inclusive Employers Standard in 2024 and are working hard to create a safe and empowering environment for all.

We firmly believe that there is great strength in building teams with different voices, experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds so that we can continue to share the team workload and enable our customers to succeed, and we welcome applicants from all sections of society to join us on our mission to transform analytical workflows using the power of light.