Commercial Project Manager - 12 Month FTC

LGC Standards is a leading global manufacturer and service provider of quality assurance and research tools, supporting analytical needs in more than 120 countries worldwide. We use our expertise to produce to the highest standards, including ranges produced under ISO/IEC 17025 and accredited to ISO 17034.

With a variety of reference materials and proficiency testing schemes, our experience in outsourcing and customs allows us to quickly adapt and provide customised solutions to meet our customers' analytical needs. We use science to ensure the safety and integrity of products and services, aligned with our vision of science for a safer world.

An exciting opportunity is available to join the standards commercial team as a Project Manager. This role involves planning, managing, and delivering a varied portfolio of commercial projects. The job holder will make sure projects meet quality, timing, and budget requirements. You will support the EMEA Sales team in driving business growth and meeting goals. This is an outstanding chance to join a world-class team known for innovation and excellence!

Key Responsibilities

Oversight of a varied collection of commercial projects including:

• Preparation and maintenance of project documentation (e.g., project planning documents, project costings, etc.)
• Liaising with our internal teams to plan and monitor projects
• Monitoring project progress to ensure timely and on-budget delivery
• Ensuring project outputs align with quality assurance plans
• Coordinating project meetings (e.g., drafting meeting papers, agendas, minutes)
• Keeping project collaborators informed of progress
• Preparing progress reports for programme management and customers
• Liaising with suppliers and subcontractors, monitoring payments
• Assisting with contract documentation
• Management and use of company’s ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system IFS (training will be provided)

Qualifications

Knowledge, Experience and Technical Skills:

• Outstanding organizational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking
• Experience working with multiple functions and collaborators at all levels
• Significant experience within a commercial environment and understanding of sales cycle is beneficial
• Strong communicator with proven ability to influence collaborators
• Outstanding Excel and project management skills
• Proficient in English, second language desirable

Person Specification

This is a great chance for a project manager to grow and use their skills across various projects that support commercial growth and produce measurable outcomes. We seek an individual who is:

• Ambitious and driven to achieve success
• Collaborative and able to work effectively within a team
• Passionate about delivering outstanding results
• Adept at managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Committed to maintaining high standards and quality in all deliverables

Our values

• PASSION
• CURIOSITY
• INTEGRITY
• BRILLIANCE
• RESPECT

Equal opportunities

LGC strongly believes that every job applicant and employee should be valued for their individual talents. Shortlisting, interviewing, and selection will always be carried out without regard to gender, sexual orientation, marital status, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, age, or trade union membership.

For more information about us, please visit our website www.lgcgroup.com