Manufacturing Project Manager
Manufacturing Systems Project Manager - Glasgow
12‐Month Contract | Inside IR35 | £550–£700 per day
Glasgow based | Hybrid (approx. 2 days onsite per week)
An opportunity to play a lead role in the greenfield build of a world‐class manufacturing facility that will become the global blueprint for future operations.
This contract role will sit at the heart of a major manufacturing transformation programme, responsible for delivering the core manufacturing systems landscape under a tight timeframe while ensuring scalability for future smart‐manufacturing capabilities.
The Role
You will lead the delivery of ERP, MES and PLM systems for a newly established manufacturing site, working in parallel with physical site build activity. The focus is on what is critical for day‐one operations, not over‐engineering — with architecture designed to evolve over time.
The ERP platform is fixed (Infor), and the programme is currently partnered with a leading global consultancy, moving into vendor selection and multi‐vendor delivery. You will act as the central point between partners, vendors, internal technical teams and global stakeholders.
This is a hands‐on manufacturing systems delivery role, not a pure IT PM position.
Key Responsibilities
- Own end‐to‐end delivery of manufacturing systems across ERP, MES and PLM
- Lead vendor selection, engagement and multi‐vendor delivery
- Partner closely with systems integrators and consulting teams
- Coordinate global delivery teams across the UK, India and Middle East
- Drive delivery under aggressive timelines, prioritising MVP for go‐live
- Manage risk, dependencies and complex system integration
- Lead and support significant change management in a manufacturing environment
- Act as a pragmatic counterbalance to “gold‐plated” solutions
About You
- Proven experience delivering manufacturing systems (ERP / MES / PLM)
- Background in manufacturing, industrial, or engineering environments
- Experience with greenfield sites or major plant start‐ups highly desirable
- Comfortable working within fixed ERP guardrails
- Strong vendor and integrator management experience
- Confident operating in global, offshore delivery models
- Pragmatic, delivery‐focused, and comfortable challenging partners and stakeholders
Contract Details
- Duration: 12 months
- IR35: Inside IR35
- Rate: £550–£700 per day (dependent on experience)
- Location: Glasgow based, hybrid working with approx. 2 days per week onsite
This role would suit an experienced Manufacturing Systems Project Manager who thrives in high‐pressure, build‐from‐scratch environments and wants to leave a long‐term legacy rather than deliver incremental change.