Project Manager

About Apollo Fire Detectors

Apollo is a world-class manufacturer of fire detection products, trusted by customers in over 100 countries. We design and produce cutting-edge smoke, heat, and multi-sensor detectors, as well as advanced fire detection systems that protect lives and property in commercial, industrial, and residential environments. Our commitment to quality, reliability, and innovation has made us a market leader for over 40 years.

About the Role

As a Project Manager, you will lead multiple projects from concept to completion, ensuring alignment with business objectives and stakeholder expectations. You’ll manage resources, budgets, and timelines while promoting best-practice project management methods across the organisation. This role spans New Product Development (NPD) and strategic non-NPD initiatives, acting as an internal consultant to improve delivery outcomes and foster a culture of project excellence.

What You’ll Do

• Lead multiple projects from concept through delivery, ensuring effective planning, prioritisation, and resource allocation.

• ​Define project scope, goals, deliverables, timelines, and success criteria in collaboration with cross‑functional stakeholders.

• Develop, maintain, and track detailed project plans, managing milestones, dependencies, and critical paths.

• Establish and manage project budgets, providing justification for changes when required.

• Identify, communicate, and proactively manage risks, issues, and opportunities, applying lessons learned to drive improvement.

• Coordinate and chair project meetings, maintaining clear actions, documentation, and communication across teams.

• Manage stakeholder expectations and build strong relationships across internal and external partners.

• Oversee requirements, technical issue resolution, and change control to ensure alignment with business cases and delivery goals.

• Coach and support project teams, promoting best‑practice project management tools, processes, and behaviours.

• Act as a project management SME, contributing to governance, process improvement, and wider business initiatives.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience managing complex, multi-disciplinary projects.

• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

• Ability to plan and prioritise effectively in a fast-paced environment.

• Knowledge of project management tools and methodologies (APM PMQ, PMI PMP, or equivalent preferred).

• Familiarity with NPD processes and continuous improvement principles.

• Competence in budgeting, scheduling, and risk management.

• ⁠Professional membership – MAPM (Member of Association of Project Management), PMI (Project Management Institute) - desirable 

Our Benefits

At Apollo, we believe in rewarding our people and supporting work-life balance. Here’s what we offer:

• Flexible start and finish times (including 1pm finish on Fridays)

• Optional 9-day fortnight

• Hybrid working (50/50 office and home)

• Buying/selling holiday

• 14 weeks paid parental leave for new parents, plus phased return for extended leave

• Training and professional development opportunities

• Employee Bonus Scheme*

• Generous pension scheme with 10.5% employer contribution (subject to conditions)

• Non-contributory Share Scheme (Halma shares with sustained growth)

• BUPA healthcare for eligible employees

• Health cash plan for everyday healthcare costs

• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

• Life insurance – 3x salary (up to 6x if you have dependents)

• Long service awards and extra holiday

• 24/7 healthline support

• Cycle to work scheme

• Free electric car charging & parking

• Subsidised canteen, free fruit, and real coffee on free vend

• Participation in volunteering & charitable events

• Benefits for engineers as an IET Enterprise Partner

*Please note some benefits are role dependent

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