Project Manager

Job title: Project Manager Location: UK (Global Flexible) At Johnson Matthey, your work will matter. As a Project Manager, you’ll join a world leader in platinum group metals with over 200 years of history. Using advanced metals chemistry, you’ll help tackle the world’s biggest challenges - cutting emissions, powering modern life and supporting life‑saving technologies - by applying, refining and recycling metals that matter for a healthier, more sustainable, circular future. The role: As a Project Manager, you will help drive our goals by: • Leading the planning and delivery of business and IT-enabled projects, ensuring alignment to scope, timelines, budget and quality expectations • Developing clear, structured project plans, including milestones, dependencies, resources and deliverables in line with governance standards • Establishing and managing project governance, including stage gates, RAID management and change control • Coordinating cross-functional teams and stakeholders to manage dependencies and enable smooth delivery • Monitoring progress, managing risks and issues, and ensuring timely escalation and mitigation of blockers • Providing clear and concise reporting to sponsors and governance forums to support informed decision-making Key skills that will help you succeed in this role: • Proven experience delivering end-to-end business and technology projects in complex, multi-stakeholder environments • Strong understanding of structured project delivery frameworks and methodologies, including Agile, Waterfall or hybrid approaches • Ability to translate business requirements into detailed, actionable project plans aligned with technical delivery • Effective stakeholder management with the ability to influence and communicate clearly at all levels • Strong organisational, analytical and problem-solving skills with a high attention to detail • Experience using project planning and delivery tools such as MS Project, Smartsheet, Jira or Azure DevOps Even if you only match some of the skills, we’d love to hear from you to discuss further! What we offer: We make sure salaries are fair, competitive and aligned to individual roles, experience and responsibilities. We are also supportive of hybrid and flexible working and where applicable, offer life, medical and other benefits that support our employees’ financial and physical wellbeing, such as: • Competitive retirement savings • Company matched Share Incentive Plan • Life Assurance, Income Protection and Critical Illness • Medical plans/health assessments • Retailer and Wellbeing discounts • Competitive annual incentive plan Ready to make a meaningful impact on your career and the environment? Join us and help shape a sustainable future while advancing your career! At JM, inclusivity is central to our values. We create an environment where everyone can thrive, embracing diverse perspectives to tackle challenges and ensure all colleagues feel valued and connected. For any queries or accessibility requirements, please contact [email protected]. We will work with you to make suitable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All conversations are confidential, and your feedback is welcome to help us provide an accessible and positive recruitment experience. Closing date for applications: This job advertisement will be posted for a minimum of 2 weeks, early application is advised. To submit your application, please click the "Apply" button online. All applications are carefully considered and your details will be stored on our secure Application Management System. This is used throughout Johnson Matthey for the selection of suitable candidates for our vacancies as they arise. Johnson Matthey respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. For more information about how your personal data is used please view our privacy notice:  Johnson Matthey Privacy Notice. By applying for this role and creating an account you are agreeing to the notice. Johnson Matthey Plc is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief. Show more Show less

Proven experience delivering end-to-end business and technology projects in complex, multi-stakeholder environments. Strong understanding of structured project delivery frameworks and methodologies, including Agile, Waterfall or hybrid approaches. Ability to translate business requirements into detailed, actionable project plans aligned with technical delivery. Effective stakeholder management with the ability to influence and communicate clearly at all levels. Strong organisational, analytical and problem-solving skills with a high attention to detail. Experience using project planning and delivery tools such as MS Project, Smartsheet, Jira or Azure DevOps.

Lead the planning and delivery of business and IT-enabled projects, ensuring alignment to scope, timelines, budget and quality expectations. Develop clear, structured project plans, including milestones, dependencies, resources and deliverables in line with governance standards. Establish and manage project governance, including stage gates, RAID management and change control. Coordinate cross-functional teams and stakeholders to manage dependencies and enable smooth delivery. Monitor progress, manage risks and issues, and ensure timely escalation and mitigation of blockers. Provide clear and concise reporting to sponsors and governance forums to support informed decision-making.