Senior Project Manager

Job Title: Senior Project Manager

Location: Norwich (On-site)

Employment Type: Permanent

About the Role

ARCA Resourcing is working in partnership with an innovative, fast-paced technology scale-up delivering advanced engineering solutions across safety-critical sectors. We're seeking a Senior Project Manager to take ownership of complex, multi-disciplinary programmes from bid through to delivery.

In this high-impact role, you'll manage 4–8 concurrent projects, working cross-functionally to drive clarity, alignment, and successful outcomes. You'll influence stakeholders at every level, from OEM customers and suppliers to internal leadership, while applying best-practice project methodologies to deliver on time, on budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead full lifecycle project delivery, from bid support through production handover.
• Oversee planning, scheduling, cost control, risk, and resource management across multiple concurrent projects.
• Support bid management processes (e.g. Shipley), contributing to successful programme wins.
• Apply structured project methodologies including gated development, APQP, Earned Value, and Six Sigma.
• Provide financial oversight including forecasting, budget tracking, and reporting.
• Collaborate closely with senior stakeholders (COO, CTO, CFO, VP Engineering, BD) to ensure alignment and strategic focus.
• Champion continuous improvement, embedding process enhancements across delivery operations.

About You

• Degree in Engineering or a related discipline; PMP, PRINCE2 or equivalent certification highly desirable.
• 5+ years’ experience managing complex engineering or technical projects, ideally in regulated or safety-critical environments.
• Strong command of project frameworks such as APQP, gated processes, and Earned Value.
• Six Sigma Green or Black Belt preferred, with a solid understanding of QA/QC principles.
• Commercially aware, with excellent financial control and reporting skills.
• A confident communicator with proven stakeholder engagement, leadership, and team coordination capabilities.
• Proactive, process-driven, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, scale-up environment.

Why Join

This is an exciting opportunity to take on meaningful responsibility in a growing business where project delivery directly impacts innovation and growth. You’ll be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking team committed to excellence.

Equal Opportunities

ARCA Resourcing is committed to creating an inclusive environment. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and ensure fairness and respect throughout the recruitment process.