Job Title: Project Lead Location: Aberdeen Contract: 12-Month, Outside IR35 Working Environment: 100% Office-Based About the Role: We are seeking a proactive and experienced Project Lead to join our team for a 12-month contract. In this role, you will work closely with the project sponsor, cross-functional teams, and assigned project managers to ensure the successful planning, development, and execution of various transformational projects. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual with a background in manufacturing and a deep understanding of machine purchases and specifications. Key Responsibilities: * Collaborate with the project sponsor and project teams to define scope, deliverables, required resources, work plans, budgets, and timelines for new initiatives. * Ensure a comprehensive understanding of machine specifications for transformational projects. * Manage project and program teams to optimize return on investment, delegating tasks and ensuring cross-project initiatives are coordinated effectively. * Identify key resource requirements from internal teams and external vendors to ensure seamless project execution. * Develop and manage project budgets, taking full accountability for delivering against established business goals and objectives. * Work alongside other program managers to identify risks and opportunities across multiple projects within the department. * Proactively identify, evaluate, and mitigate program risks, producing regular program reports for management and stakeholders. * Manage the program budget, risks, and issues, implementing corrective actions as necessary. * Coordinate interdependencies between various projects and manage resources across them. * Maintain effective communication with stakeholders, ensuring alignment of deliverables with overall program objectives. * Ensure proper documentation management, including the creation and maintenance of program initiation documents. Skills and Qualifications: * Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related field. * 5+ years of experience in a management role, ideally within the manufacturing industry. * Strong leadership, organizational, and time management skills, with the ability to facilitate cross-functional teams. * Exceptional working knowledge of change management principles and performance evaluation processes. * A keen eye for detail and ability to manage complex programs and projects with a focus on successful outcomes