Project Manager

NEW JOB OPPORTUNITY! - Project Manager - 6 Month inital contract - Based in Stafford!

Job Title: Project Manager

Location: Stafford

Contract: Initial 6 Month Contract

IR35 Status: Inside IR35

Rate: Negotiable Dependant on experience

Hybrid Work: 3 days office, 2 days home

Role Summary:

We are seeking a skilled Project Manager to lead and execute a global rebranding initiative for the Grid Automation business within our clients company. This role will be responsible for managing the end-to-end rebranding of application firmware, hardware and software platforms, product casings, packaging, and all related documentation—ensuring compliance with our clients brand guidelines.

This position requires a structured project leader with proven experience managing cross-functional teams and driving change in industrial, energy, or technology-focused environments. Prior branding experience is not required—this role will work closely with internal brand and marketing teams for strategic and creative alignment.

Essential Responsibilities:

Project Leadership & Strategy

• Develop and execute a comprehensive rebranding roadmap aligned with corporate goals.
• Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, timelines, and success metrics in partnership with senior stakeholders.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with marketing, product management, engineering, UX/UI, operations, site leadership, and corporate brand teams to ensure unified brand implementation.
• Liaise with legal and compliance teams to ensure regulatory compliance and trademark protection.
• Coordinate with external vendors and agencies for design, production, and rollout of rebranded assets.

Change Management & Communication

• Design and implement internal and external communication strategies to support brand transition.
• Develop training materials and support tools for sales and customer-facing teams to ensure consistent brand adoption.

Execution & Governance

• Track project milestones, manage risks, and resolve issues to ensure on-time delivery.
• Maintain accurate documentation and status reporting across all workstreams.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience in project management.
• Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional teams within a matrixed, global organization.
• Strong communication, stakeholder engagement, and change management capabilities.
• Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., Jira, Asana, Trello, MS Project).

Preferred Qualifications:

• PMP or equivalent project management certification.
• Familiarity with software UI branding, product labeling, and technical documentation.
• Experience managing rebranding projects within B2B technology, industrial, or energy sectors.

Company information

At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates.  We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for a Project Manager looking for new employment.

As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.