Project director Work, Jobs in Rushden, Nth (with Salaries)

Project Director
UK AX —Milton Keynes
- PMP
- Engineering
- System design
Quick apply
Delivery Director
MWHTreatment —Peterborough
13d
CITIZEN HUB – PROGRAMME DIRECTOR VOLUNTEER
St Neots Initiative —Saint Neots
- Project management
- Leadership
Director – Project Management - Global VAT Compliance & Reporting (GVCR)
RSM UK —Milton Keynes
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Management
- Project management
2d
Utilities Assistant Project Director
NBCUniversal —Bedford
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- AutoCAD
- Microsoft Excel
1d
Vice President, Theme Park Development & Delivery (UK Project)
Universal Creative —Bedford
- Full-time
- PMP
- Engineering
- Master's degree
Site Health and Safety Advisor
Prestige Homeseeker Park & Leisure Homes —Rushden
- £35,000 - £40,000 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Computer literacy
- Driving
Quick apply
13d
Marketing & Communications Director
Connected Places Catapult —Milton Keynes
- £98,415 - £110,208 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Driving
- Mentoring
- APIs
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
2d
Associate Director - Project Manager - Water
Mace —Peterborough
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
Operations Director - Planning
Mace —Peterborough
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Team management
- No degree
- Mentoring
General Manager’s Assistant, Customer Fulfilment
Amazon UK Services Ltd. —Kettering
- Full-time
- Management
- Microsoft Office
- Leadership
- Flexible schedule
Warehouse Manager - Live Events Industry
IPS —Bletchley and Fenny Stratford
- £50,000 - £55,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- Management
- First Aid Certification
- IT
- Free parking
- Life insurance
Quick apply
14h
Director of Engineering and Operations
FCDO Services —Hanslope
- £86,000 - £117,800 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Engineering
- Presentation skills
13d
Head of Portfolio Operations
Connected Places Catapult —Milton Keynes
- £80,920 - £89,472 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Office
- Analysis skills
- Continuous improvement
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
13d
Associate Director - Planning
Mace —Peterborough
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Leadership
Contracts Manager
BarrattDevelopments —Northampton
- Customer service
- Construction
CONTRACTS MANAGER
Matthew Wade Decorators Ltd —Stamford
- Up to £40,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
Quick apply
Director Of Sales - Kents Hill Park - The Venues Collection
Levy —Milton Keynes
- Full-time
- Sales
- Hotel
- Business development
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Utilities Project Director
NBCUniversal —Bedford
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- AutoCAD
- Microsoft Excel
1d
Contracts Manager - South East England
Wicksteed Leisure —Kettering
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
3d

I want to receive the latest job alerts for project director in rushden, nth

By signing in to your account, you agree to SimplyHired's Terms of Service and consent to our Cookie and Privacy Policy.

Explore jobs in more locations

project director jobs near rushden, nth

Project Director

UK AX -
Milton Keynes

Quick apply

Job details

Qualifications

PMP
Engineering
System design
Master's degree
Project management
Bachelor's degree
Continuous improvement
Agile
Materials handling
Business
Leadership
Communication skills
Negotiation

Full job description

FORTNA partners with the world’s leading brands to transform omnichannel and parcel distribution operations. Known world-wide for enabling companies to keep pace with digital disruption and growth objectives, we design and deliver solutions, powered by intelligent software, to optimize fast, accurate and cost-effective order fulfillment and last mile delivery. Our people, innovative approach and proprietary algorithms and tools ensure optimal operations design and material and information flow. We deliver exceptional value every day to our customers with comprehensive services and products including network strategy, distribution center operational design and implementation, material handling automated equipment, robotics and a comprehensive suite of lifecycle services.

At FORTNA, we believe in fostering a workplace that isn't just a job but a movement – a collective effort to redefine success and transform challenges into opportunities. "Join the Movement" encapsulates our commitment to a workplace culture that thrives on collaboration, celebrates diversity, and empowers every individual to contribute to something greater than themselves. Our Team. Our Passion. Our Approach.

Job Description: Project Director

Position Summary

The Project Director will primarily focus on successfully leading a portfolio of projects through design and implementation. Recognized as a technical authority in the areas of Material Handling Systems (MHS) and Control Systems, the role requires a strong emphasis on managing multiple stakeholders and maintaining proactive communication. Extensive industry experience and sound judgment to plan and accomplish company goals are essential.

Primary Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Development

Lead large, multidisciplinary project teams delivering end-to-end automation solutions.
Create and communicate a clear project vision aligned with corporate objectives.
Develop, coach, and mentor Project Managers and Engineers to build future leadership capability.
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Project & Program Execution

Oversee project portfolios ranging from $60M–$150M+ in total program value.
Ensure safety, quality, schedule, and budget adherence while proactively managing risk and change.
Establish governance structures, reporting mechanisms, and performance metrics.
Drive consistent application of Fortna’s project management framework and quality standards.

Client and Stakeholder Management

Serve as senior point of contact for executive-level clients and project sponsors.
Maintain transparent communication and manage stakeholder expectations throughout the project lifecycle.
Lead steering committees and executive reviews to ensure alignment and issue resolution.

Commercial & Financial Control

Own financial performance across projects, including forecasting, cash flow, and margin management.
Partner with Project Accountants to ensure accurate reporting and early identification of variances.
Participate in bid reviews, contract negotiation, and risk assessments for new opportunities.

Operational Excellence & Innovation

Leverage deep technical and operational knowledge to guide system design decisions.
Use lessons learned to drive continuous improvement.
Promote health, safety, and compliance across all site and office activities.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil Engineering, or Business/Project Management.
15+ years of experience in project, program, or operations leadership roles, with at least 8 years in automation or material handling systems.
PMP® or equivalent certification.
Proven track record of delivering multi-site or large-scale projects ($50M–$150M+).
Demonstrated experience in stakeholder and client leadership at senior executive level.
Strong financial, contractual, and risk management skills.
Exceptional communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.

Desired Qualifications

Master’s degree in Engineering, Business, or Project Management.
Experience in international project delivery.
Familiarity with Lean, Agile, or continuous improvement frameworks.

Other Requirements

Ability to travel domestically and internationally.
Ability to manage remote and on-site teams effectively.

Quick apply

Refine Your Search

project director jobs in rushden, nth

Project Director

Delivery Director

CITIZEN HUB – PROGRAMME DIRECTOR VOLUNTEER

Director – Project Management - Global VAT Compliance & Reporting (GVCR)

Utilities Assistant Project Director

Vice President, Theme Park Development & Delivery (UK Project)

Site Health and Safety Advisor

Marketing & Communications Director

Associate Director - Project Manager - Water

Operations Director - Planning

General Manager’s Assistant, Customer Fulfilment

Warehouse Manager - Live Events Industry

Director of Engineering and Operations

Head of Portfolio Operations

Associate Director - Planning

Contracts Manager

CONTRACTS MANAGER

Director Of Sales - Kents Hill Park - The Venues Collection

Utilities Project Director

Contracts Manager - South East England

I want to receive the latest job alerts for project director in rushden, nth

Related Searches

Explore jobs in more locations

Jobseeker tools

Employer Tools

Browse

Stay Connected