Special Projects Lead at Rotork Controls

Bath, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

17 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Strategic Projects, Leadership Development, Stakeholder Management, Cross-functional Collaboration, M&A Integration, Acquisition Target Assessment, Risk Management, KPI Tracking, Continuous Improvement, Analytical Thinking, Problem Solving, Relationship Building, Decision Making, Project Ownership, Strategic Planning

Industry

Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

Description

Job Description If you’re a high‑potential future leader looking for a role that accelerates your development, expands your influence, and puts you at the heart of strategic decision‑making — this is it. We’re hiring a Special Projects Lead to take on transformative, high‑visibility initiatives across Rotork. You’ll partner directly with senior leadership, work cross‑functionally, and own projects that shape our next phase of growth as part of the Growth+ Strategy. This is a role for someone who wants to lead, not follow — someone who enjoys ambiguity, builds strong relationships, and thrives in a space where ideas turn into outcomes What you’ll lead Act as a trusted adviser to senior leadership, providing insights that drive key decisions Own and deliver complex, cross‑functional projects, ensuring they align to our strategic priorities and deliver real outcomes Partner with the Head of Business Development on assessing acquisition targets and leading M&A integration activities Bring clarity to ambiguity — defining scope, designing success metrics, and aligning stakeholders. Build powerful internal networks by connecting engineering, product, operations, and commercial teams Take a structured approach to planning, risk management, and KPI tracking, ensuring accountability and measurable progress Champion continuous improvement and embed best‑practice ways of working across the organisation Why this role is a future‑leader springboard Direct exposure to senior leaders and the ability to influence direction at pace End‑to‑end ownership of strategic initiatives that have material impact on the business A broad, enterprise‑wide view that prepares you for future leadership roles in product, strategy, operations, or commercial The chance to shape how Rotork evolves — not just contribute to it A culture where high performance, curiosity, and initiative are recognised and rewarded Qualifications What we’re looking for Experience leading strategic, cross‑functional projects in a complex or fast‑moving environment Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders Strong analytical thinking and a desire to deliver outcomes that genuinely move the needle Background in M&A, product portfolio evaluation, or integration is a strong advantage Someone who thrives with autonomy, embraces change, and enjoys working on a wide variety of challenges Additional Information Rotork is the market-leading global flow control and instrumentation company, helping our customers manage the flow of liquids, gases, and powders across many industries worldwide. Our purpose is Keeping the World Flowing for Future Generations. For over sixty years, the world has relied on us to create the things that keep everything moving. From oil and gas to water and shipping, pharmaceuticals, and food – these are the flows on which our modern world depends. Today, we’re respected and admired for our people, performance, and products. Our success flows from our commitment to engineering excellence, and that’s what we will always pursue, safely and sustainably. Rotork is going through an exciting period of change and growth, building on our existing market leadership. It’s a great time to join us and make an impact in shaping the future of our business. #LI-Hybrid Department: Engineering

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Responsibilities

The Lead will act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, providing insights to drive key decisions while owning and delivering complex, cross-functional projects aligned with strategic priorities. Responsibilities also include partnering on acquisition target assessment, leading M&A integration, and defining project scope and success metrics.