Quick overview
Job description
Who we are
Every life is unique and so are you! At Dräger we protect, support and rescue lives day in and day out. We are interested in you if you have the desire to work for an organisation that does something more, something that is truly worth working for. As an international leader in medical and safety technology, we develop pioneering devices, software, services and solutions that people around the world trust. Wherever Dräger products are used, it's about the most important thing: it's about life.
About the role As a Project Manager, you will lead and manage projects within the R&D department of Draeger’s Safety Division.
Your contribution to the success of the business will be through:
Delivering and documenting a range of projects in accordance with Draeger processes
Leading and managing multi-disciplinary project teams, within a highly regulated industry, often cross functional and cross site
The responsibility and accountability for the planning and control of project budgets and resources, working closely with Controlling to provide transparency and accurate forecasting
Effectively managing and controlling project risks and opportunities, leading the team to identify, allocate and mitigate with effective measures to reduce project risk
Maintaining outstanding stakeholder engagement through excellent communication
Clear and concise reporting to Project Control Boards, Sponsors and other Stakeholders
Ensuring the effective close-out of projects and handover into lifecycle
Shared responsibilities
All employees have a responsibility:
to comply with the Integrated Management System (IMS) and minimise any impact on the environment whilst carrying out their duties. to ensure and promote safe working conditions for all employees, visitors and contractors by implementing, monitoring and complying with occupational health & safety provisions to embed our WeLEAD competencies – I build trust, I create value for the customer, I enable others, I provide direction, I embrace diversity, I deliver results
Reporting Relationships
Manager
Head of Program
Size of team/environment
Working within a small PMO team which consists of Project Managers, Lifecycle Managers and Systems Engineers.
Role Requirements
Education/Qualifications
Degree in an Engineering discipline or significate industry experience of delivering technical/engineering projects
Relevant professional qualification in Project Management (desirable, although not essential)
Related Experience
Relevant project management experience in the delivery of cross functional and multi-disciplinary projects
Experience in the project management of R&D projects and project lifecycles
Experience in accountability for project budgeting, tracking & reporting as well as forecasting of projects
Skills, Special Competencies
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent facilitation and moderation skills
Strong passion for leadership, people management and collaboration
Excellent problem solving and decision-making skills
Ability to handle conflicts within and outside field of personal responsibility
Ability to inspire team; influencing skills; a person employees enjoy working with
Demonstrated proficiency in time management
Sense of urgency; “play to win” attitude with track record of success
Dräger‘s
Benefits
27 days holiday plus bank holidays, with option to purchase up to 3 additional days
Flexi scheme
Discounted critical illness cover, dental cover and partner life assurance
Healthcare cash plan
Subsidised canteen
Discounted shopping & leisure vouchers
Cycle to Work
Gym membership discounts – up to 25%
Charity Giving scheme
We are open to flexible working and will consider a range of options, including adjustments to working hours, patterns, and location, depending on the needs of the role.
If you have specific requirements, we encourage you to discuss them with us as part of the application process. Dräger‘s dedication At Dräger we have a clear vision, to be an organisation with a working environment that includes a diverse mix of talented people who want to come, stay and grow. We ensure candidates with the required qualifications and experience will be considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. All are welcome to apply!
Similar jobs
- WS

Assistant Project Manager (PMO)Recently posted
WSP · reading · Hybrid · Posted 13 Nov 2026 🇬🇧
Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft OfficeProject Management+1AdministrativeSalary not listed - BA

Project Manager - U&RRecently posted
BakerHicks · warwick · Hybrid · Posted 13 Nov 2026 🇬🇧
Continuous ImprovementOperations & Project ManagementSalary not listed - SC
SC Cleared Project Manager - Defence/Telecoms/Fixed VoiceRecently posted
Synergize Consulting Ltd · Corsham, Wiltshire · Hybrid · Posted 13 Nov 2026 🇬🇧
Stakeholder ManagementProcurementProject ManagementOperations & Project ManagementSalary not listed - HD
Project Manager - SC ClearedRecently posted
Hays DT - Midlands · Stevenage, Hertfordshire · On-site · Posted 13 Nov 2026 🇬🇧
Stakeholder ManagementProject ManagementOperations & Project ManagementSalary not listed - EI

SC Project Manager CGEMJPRecently posted
Experis IT · Stevenage, Hertfordshire · On-site · Posted 13 Nov 2026 🇬🇧
Stakeholder ManagementProject ManagementOperations & Project Management£506/day - NG
Senior Technology Project Manager, CRM and Client Onboarding (12 months)Recently posted
NatWest Group · London · Hybrid · Posted 10 Nov 2026 🇬🇧
WaterfallAgileProject ManagementOperations & Project ManagementSalary not listed - AR

Project EngineerRecently posted
ATA Recruitment · Horsley Woodhouse, Ilkeston · Hybrid · Posted 13 Nov 2026 🇬🇧
Mechanical DesignEngineering£40k - £55k/yr - JR
Project Manager NPDRecently posted
Jayfair Recruitment Solutions Limited · Alfreton, Derbyshire · Hybrid · Posted 13 Nov 2026 🇬🇧
Operations & Project Management£55k/yr - KG

Project EngineerRecently posted
Kier Group · norwich · Hybrid · Posted 1 Nov 2026 🇬🇧
EngineeringSalary not listed - BU

Senior Agent / Project ManagerRecently posted
BAM UK & Ireland · glasgow · Hybrid · Posted 13 Nov 2026 🇬🇧
Operations & Project ManagementSalary not listed - TE

Senior Project Manager Insurance Data & AIRecently posted
Teksystems · london · Hybrid · Posted 13 Nov 2026 🇬🇧
Operations & Project ManagementSalary not listed - NP

M&E Project EngineerRecently posted
Niyaa People · wednesbury · Hybrid · Posted 13 Nov 2026 🇬🇧
EngineeringSalary not listed