Project Manager

Job title: Project ManagerLocation: 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-makingKey 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 DevOpsEven 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 planReady 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.

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Closing date for applications: This job advertisement will be posted for a minimum of 2 weeks, early application is advised.

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