JCB Earthmovers
Cheadle, ST10 2JX

Project Manager

Salary: Competitive Salary
Working Pattern: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: Wed 17 Jun 2026 - 12:00 am UTC
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The Opportunity – Project Manager

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About the role:

We’re looking for a Project Manager to join the Programme team. Reporting to the Programme Manager, you’ll join a dynamic team with a strong focus on new product development to support the growth of the business and market share. 
 
You’ll play a key role in the delivery of a number of ambitious and exciting machine programmes, providing new models and major upgrades in support of our growth plans. This is a fast-paced role requiring strong programme leadership, cross-functional coordination and delivery oversight to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and to the required standards. 

 

What does this role involve day to day?

  • Leading and facilitating cross-functional project teams to achieve agreed project plans and deliverables 
  • Ensuring project teams meet their objectives and deliver on time 
  • Maintaining and tracking project plans, schedules and key project metrics (including engineering timing plans, master schedules, PCM’s and parts trackers) 
  • Ensuring new products are introduced in accordance with JCB’s New Product Introduction Process (NPIP) 
  • Providing clear communication on project status to all areas of the business 
  • Identifying, managing and mitigating risks to support successful programme delivery 
  • Working closely with Engineering, Purchasing, Manufacturing Engineering and Finance teams to maintain project cost tracking and financial documentation 
  • Monitoring and reporting financial performance, including BOMs and pricing 
  • Preparing and supporting project gateway documentation and reviews 

 

This will be suited to you if…

You're self-motivated, flexible and results-driven with a strong sense of urgency 

You have experience within a New Product Introduction (NPI) environment 

You're confident communicating and influencing at all levels across the business 

You have the ability to motivate teams and deliver demanding objectives 

You have strong attention to detail and good numeracy skills 

You're highly organised and capable of managing multiple priorities 

You're proficient in Microsoft Office tools, including MS Project, with advanced Excel skills 

You have a good understanding of project planning, governance and risk management 

 

What happens next?

Ordinarily, our Resourcing Team reviews and shortlists CVs. If shortlisted, you’ll speak to one of our Recruiters to discuss the role further. Our interview process usually consists of an initial team’s interview followed by an in-person interview. We’ll keep in touch throughout the process but if you have any questions, please get in touch at recruitment@jcb.com 

 

What’s in it for you?

This is your chance to join a company that values expertise not only in rewards but also in real employee care. At JCB you don’t just get a competitive salary, 33 days’ holiday and access to our company pension—you can also use our onsite gym, in-house doctor and dentist. We have an ULEV car scheme available for our employees too. Then there’s the JCB Rewards Hub, which gives you discounts with high street retailers. Feel like biking to work? There’s our Cycle to Work Scheme.

 

We value diversity and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

We’re committed to ensuring our recruitment process is fair and inclusive. If you face any accessibility challenges with your online application and require additional support, you have the option of speaking to a member of our Recruitment Team who can support you to complete an application in an alternative format. If you would benefit from this support, please email recruitment@jcb.com, and a member of the team will be in touch.

Recruitment Agencies: JCB does not accept any speculative approaches to present candidates for advertised vacancies. 

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