Project Manager

Linn offers a unique, informal and vibrant culture in a modern factory and in a beautiful setting. We have a family feel with a supportive culture, focussed on performance and continuous improvement. We offer rewarding careers in an ever-changing market, all driven by a shared passion for music and quality. You can check out more about our culture and heritage by taking a look at our YouTube channel.

Due to internal progression we are looking for a hands-on and innovative Project Manager to join our Project Management team.

At Linn our Project Managers are responsible for companywide, cross functional projects from concept evaluation through development to full market acceptance. Most projects are NPD with a focus on new innovative technology and manufacturing processes. All products are designed and manufactured in house so experience of working in a manufacturing setting is advantageous.

Key to the Project Manager role is the ability manage teams and stakeholders, establish detailed project plans, drive progress and clear communication across the functional areas and be the focal point of contact for any project related issues. Therefore, the successful candidate must have strong project leadership skills and the ability to encourage, support and motivate team members to achieve overall project success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and lead multiple projects and teams from concept to market acceptance
• Ensure project success by managing and executing projects in accordance with company processes and act on improvements whenever needed
• Communicate proactively with all team members and managers to ensure clear communication of project goals, activities and priorities.
• Identify problems, create solutions, provide encouragement and implement changes and improvements. Motivate and assist team members to keep project on track
• Create, maintain and report progress of project plans, budgets and resource requirements
• Develop and sustain relationships with key stakeholders, providing project updates, documentation and regular reviews to senior leaders
• Organise and host meetings with project teams on a regular and as required basis
• Manage project closure and ensure a smooth handover to BAU teams

Skills & Experience Required:

• Ability to demonstrable knowledge and experience of Project Management methods and techniques, with a knowledge of full project lifecycle
• Track record of delivering results while working with different technical and functional experts
• Ability to resolve issues, make decisions and provide advice and mentoring to project team members
• Ability to handle shifting and conflicting priorities
• Experience working in an SME or manufacturing environment
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Experience using project planning software e.g. MS Project

To apply for this exciting opportunity click here, and to find out more about the benefits of working at Linn, read on:

Hybrid Working

At Linn we very much believe in and encourage work life balance, and therefore offer the opportunity for you to work flexibly and from home should the nature of your role allow. We love to see you on-site though as a wee informal chat is good for us all, although we don’t have “rules” dictating when you should come in, this is up to you, your team leader, and some common sense!

Holiday Purchase Scheme

We know how important holidays are for us all so if you need more than the 32 days standard there is the opportunity to purchase up to 2 additional weeks, repaid through payroll.

Workplace Pension

We encourage you to contribute to your pension and we also contribute generously. We enrol you into a Workplace Pension scheme with AEGON ARC and pension deductions are made via the salary exchange basis.

Private Medical Insurance

Also, as your health and wellbeing is our priority you have the option of joining our private healthcare cover, currently provided by Vitality. As well as covering the costs of private healthcare, from diagnosis to treatment, Vitality encourages good health and offers rewards and discounts for doing so.

Life Assurance

For your peace of mind, we offer life cover - a tax-free lump sum is paid out to your nominated person/s should you die while employed by Linn Products Ltd. There are no medical or activity related exclusions and no medical underwriting is required.

Linn Gym

There is a well equipped new gym onsite, and we encourage you to use it. We also have boxing and Metafit classes to help keep you fit physically and mentally.

Canteen

When you are onsite, we have highly subsidised canteen, making sure that you are fuelled for the day. Every day offers a different main meal, in addition to breakfasts, soups, sandwiches and healthy options too. We offer free cereal, porridge, and fruit to ensure you start the day well nourished! When the weather allows, we also have BBQs in our lovely grounds,

Charity

It is important to Linn to give back and we have our Linn Charity Foundation which not only donates to the local community and charities, we also encourages our colleague’s charity fundraising efforts by matching whatever they raise. Furthermore, we have fun filled Christmas charity days, Family charity days and team fundraising activities such as the Santa Dash and Kiltwalk. All of which we encourage everyone to get involved in. Our colleagues also select which charity we should support so if there is a cause that is close to your heart you can nominate them to be our chosen charity.

Development

We firmly believe in enabling and support everyone to be the best that they can be and that is why we offer continuous development opportunities open to all. Whether this be technical, leadership skills or professional qualifications we are here to support your development and your career path.

Cycle to Work

Some other great perks that we offer include a Cycle to work scheme where we buy you a bike and the repayments are taken tax efficiently from us through payroll, saving you up to 42%. If you wish to cycle to work and do your bit for the environment, we have a bike shelter to protect your bike from the Scottish weather.

Staff Discount

If, like us you love your music and appreciate the amazing sound of our beautiful products you will have the opportunity to purchase a Linn product at a hugely discounted price and you can repay this interest free through payroll.

Social

We love a party at Linn so at least twice a year we put on a staff party with food, drinks entertainment and transport all covered. Great fun is had by all!