Global Project Manager

Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions

$79K — $118K *
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • HNC in Engineering or a related technical discipline required.
  • Project Management Certification preferred.
  • 5+ years of project management experience in complex environments.
  • 5+ years of collaboration with cross-functional business stakeholders, ideally within engineering or manufacturing.
  • Strong skills in project management tools like MS Project, Excel, and SharePoint.
  • Experience in effectively communicating with senior leadership and project sponsors.
  • Results-oriented with a strong ability to facilitate decision-making in ambiguity.

Responsibilities

  • Lead complex, large-scale initiatives across global business units.
  • Manage full project lifecycle from initiation to closure.
  • Ensure project alignment with strategic business goals and operational priorities.
  • Build and motivate cross-functional project teams across multiple regions.
  • Define project scope, timelines, budgets, and manage change controls.
  • Oversee communication with stakeholders and report to executive leadership.
  • Establish and enhance project management practices across the organization.

Benefits

  • 5% employer 401K contribution with 50% match on up to 3%.
  • Inclusive parental leave policy offering 16 weeks at 100% pay and a gradual return.
  • Generous time off policies, including vacations and caregiver days.
  • 3 paid volunteer days each year to support community engagement.
  • Multiple healthcare plan options with HSA contributions.
Full Job Description
Job Title: Global Project Manager
Location: Devens, MA, USA
Location Type: On-Site
Website: https://www.wmfts.com/en/
Group: https://www.spiraxgroup.com/

This role will focus on:

The GlobalProject Manager is accountable for leading and coordinating multiplelarge-scale initiatives across the Global Supply organization. This roleinvolves end-to-end management of project resources, timelines, budgets, anddeliverables, ensuring adherence to defined milestones and strategicobjectives. The Project Manager is responsible for identifying, tracking, andmitigating risks, managing project issues, and overseeing change requests toensure successful, on-time, and within-budget project delivery.

Operatingwith the authority to manage projects on a day-to-day basis, the ProjectManager ensures that all required deliverables meet the agreed standards ofquality, are delivered within the specified constraints, and align with theexpected business outcomes. The role also plays a key part in driving processimprovement initiatives, fostering the global exchange of best practices toenhance project performance and operational efficiency.

This role requires close collaboration with Sales teams and alignmentacross multiple business units within WMFTS, to ensure initiatives arestrategically integrated across commercial and operational functions. Regularupdates and progress reports are provided to senior leadership, offering clearvisibility into project status, risks, and strategic alignment across theglobal organization.

Key Accountabilities include:

Global Project Leadership
  • Lead a portfolio of complex, large-scale initiatives across multiple departments and global business units within the WMFTS.
  • Provide full lifecycle project leadership, from initiation through planning, execution, deployment, and closure.
  • Ensure alignment of programs and projects to strategic business objectives, including global operational and commercial priorities.
  • Build and motivate cross-functional, cross-regional project teams; provide on-site leadership when necessary.
  • Manage interdependencies between technology, operations, and business functions to ensure seamless execution.
  • Define and manage project scope, timelines, budgets, deliverables, risks, and change controls.
  • Oversee vendor engagement, stakeholder communication, and reporting to executive audiences.

Governance, Communication & Reporting
  • Deliver executive-level communications, status updates, and strategic insights across all levels of the business.
  • Develop and deliver project reports, presentations, proposals, and performance analyses to sponsors and stakeholders.
  • Create and maintain detailed project plans, documentation, and success criteria to track delivery and value realization.
  • Monitor and control outcomes to resolve issues, mitigate risks, and manage critical path activities.

Organizational Development & Best Practices
  • Establish and mature project management capabilities across the organization, including practices, templates, tools, and governance structures.
  • Support ongoing process improvement initiatives and participate in internal quality issue resolution.
  • Stay current on emerging project management methodologies, technologies, and industry best practices.

Skills/Experience
  • Minimum HNC in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
  • A Project Management Certification is preferred but not required.
  • 5+ years of hands-on project management experience, including planning, tracking, and delivering projects within time, scope, and budget constraints.
  • 5+ years of experience working with cross-functional business stakeholders, preferably within manufacturing, engineering, or operational excellence settings.
  • Strong capability in project management tools, including MS Project, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, SharePoint, or equivalent platforms.
  • Experience reporting to and communicating with senior leadership and project sponsors.
  • A results-driven mindset, with the ability to make data-informed decisions, navigate ambiguity, and drive clarity in complex environments.
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate across multiple business units and support integration with Sales, Operations, and Supply Chain teams.
  • Proven ability to influence, lead, and motivate stakeholders at all levels, fostering alignment and accountability across functions.


This position offers a salary range of (USD 79,000.00 - 118,000.00 Salaried). Final salary offers are determined by multiple factors, including education, experience, internal equity, geographic location, and the candidate's expertise, and therefore may vary from the range listed. For roles based outside Massachusetts, the applicable salary range may be lower.

At Watson-Marlow, we believe in taking care of our colleagues. We offer a generous benefits package, including:
  • Robust Retirement Plan: Benefit from a 5% employer 401K contribution, plus a 50% match on up to 3% of your contributions for added financial security, empowering your financial security.
  • Comprehensive and Supportive Parental Leave: Experience our inclusive, gender-neutral parental leave policy, offering 16 weeks at 100% pay. Upon your return, enjoy a gradual transition with a unique 80% work schedule while still receiving 100% of your pay for the first 6 months, ensuring a balanced reintegration into the workplace.
  • Generous Time Off: Enjoy ample time off to recharge and attend to life's circumstances with generous vacation and well-being day, 9 observed holidays, 1 floating holiday day, up to 15 caregiver days, and 80 hours of annual sick leave.
  • Community Engagement Opportunities: Make a difference with 3 paid volunteer days each year, encouraging you to give back to the community and causes you care about.
  • And Many More Benefits: Such as an offering of 3 healthcare plans with HSA contributions along with other benefits designed to support your well-being and professional growth. We invite you to explore all the ways we strive to create a fulfilling and rewarding work environment.

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