Senior Modernization and Upgrades Project Manager

Svitla Systems, Inc; Banbury; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative IT solutions company is seeking a Senior Modernization and Upgrades Project Manager in Banbury, UK. The role involves managing large-scale projects, ensuring timely delivery, and maintaining high-quality standards. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of experience in project management, particularly in modernization and system upgrades. This position offers a hybrid work setup and competitive compensation.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Generous time off

Flexibility in workspace

Personalized learning programs

Bonuses for additional contributions

Qualifications

• 5-6+ years of experience in project management, focusing on modernization and upgrades.
• Proven track record in delivering complex projects within budget.
• Solid understanding of risk management strategies.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects ensuring on-time, on-budget completion to specifications.
• Maintain cost control and predict over- or underspending.
• Ensure compliance with site rules and facilitates personnel management.

Skills

Project management

Change management

Stakeholder communication

Risk management

Cross-functional team management

Education

Minimum HNC in mechanical or electrical engineering

Project management certification (PMP, PRINCE2)

Degree in Engineering

Job description

Hybrid (on-site + remote)

Europe

September 15, 2025

Svitla Systems Inc. is seeking a Senior Modernization and Upgrades Project Manager for a full-time position (40 hours per week) based in the United Kingdom. Due to the continued growth of the business in the UK, the client is now seeking an experienced project manager to join the team. The success and the double-digit growth are built on the ability to deliver projects on time and on budget. Delivering to exacting and demanding specifications, engaging with and managing the customer throughout the build, as well as overseeing the design and delivery aspects, is the focus of the team of project managers.

The duration is 6 months, with the possibility of extension for a further 6 months maximum.

The work location is in Banbury, UK, involving a hybrid setup of office, home, site work, with 50% of the time spent in Banbury and the other 50% at various sites, such as traveling to customer locations for 1-2 day visits to support the on-site team, always within the UK.

Requirements

• 5-6+ years of experience in project management with a focus on modernization, system upgrades, or large-scale transformation projects.
• Proven track record in delivering projects across a broad spectrum within an associated industry (automation, engineering, warehousing).
• Minimum HNC in mechanical or electrical engineering or a similar discipline.
• Strong understanding of change management principles and stakeholder communication during upgrade cycles.
• Experience managing cross-functional teams, including engineering, operations, and IT, in a global or regional context.
• Solid understanding of risk management and mitigation strategies for upgrade projects.

Nice to have

• Experience in manufacturing, industrial, or technology-driven environments.
• Knowledge of relevant industry standards and compliance requirements related to modernization and system upgrades.
• Familiarity with Agile or hybrid project delivery methodologies.
• Project management certification (PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent).
• Degree in Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of projects through to the end of the warranty period, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, to the agreed scope, and meet the customers’ agreed specification and customers' quality expectations.
• Manage a project or portfolio of projects: to ensure that all contracts are completed on time, within budget, to the agreed scope, and that they meet customers’ agreed specification and customers’ quality expectations.
• Maintain reasonable control over the cost development of the contract and give accurate predictions of over- or underspending.
• Remain the focal point for the customer until the end of the warranty period. Produce invoice schedules and ensure that customers are correctly invoiced throughout the project. Create appropriate handover documentation.
• Ensure complete compliance with all site rules and regulations.
• Provide management of all personnel on site, including subcontractors. Conduct production of RAMS, issue Health and Safety Policy, issue hazard and risk analysis, compliance with CDM and any other regulations, with office support: ensure all RAMS are reviewed and logged.

We offer

• US and EU projects based on advanced technologies.
• Competitive compensation based on skills and experience.
• Regular performance appraisals to support your growth.
• Flexibility in workspace, either remote or our welcoming office.
• Bonuses for article writing, public talks, and other activities.
• Generous time off, including vacation, national holidays, sick leaves, and family days.
• Personalized learning programs tailored to your interests and skill development.
• Free tech webinars and meetups organized by Svitla.
• Regular corporate online activities.
• Awesome team and a friendly, supportive community!

About Svitla

Svitla Systems is a global trusted IT solutions company headquartered in California, with business and development offices through out the US, Latin America, Europe, and Asia. Svitla is an outspoken advocate of workplace flexibility, best known for its well-established remote culture, individual approach to our teammate’s professional and personal growth, and welcoming environment.

Since 2003, Svitla has served a wide range of clients, from innovative start-ups in California to mega-large corporations such as Ingenico, Amplience, InvoiceASAP and Global Citizen. At Svitla, developers work with clients’ teams directly, building lasting and successful partnerships, as a result of seamless integration with on-site processes.

Svitla Systems’ global mission is to build a business that contributes to the well-being of our partners, personnel and their families, improves our communities, and makes a lasting difference in the world. Join us!

If you are interested in our vacancy, just click "Apply". We will be happy to see you in our friendly team :)