Project Manager

Salary: £70,000 + Additional benefits  5 days fully on site Cambridge   Project Manager – Software-Focused with Hardware experience   Are you a versatile Project Manager with experience in both software and hardware? We’re looking for someone to help lead and grow our project management capabilities, with a strong emphasis on software development. This role is ideal for a proactive and adaptable individual ready to dive into a diverse pipeline of projects, many of which require expertise across both software projects and managing electronic device Projects.   As part of our team, you’ll play a crucial role in driving projects forward while enhancing your own skills in a dynamic and collaborative environment. This position offers excellent opportunities for career development, as we support your growth across a range of project types that may stretch beyond a single specialty. If you’re eager to expand your experience and make an impact.   In this role, you will oversee multiple complex projects, delivering essential product solutions from development through to manufacturing handover, all while adhering to demanding schedules and budgets for critical customer applications. You will be responsible for managing the successful delivery of business solutions that integrate intricate electrical and mechanical components. Requirements: Experience project managing both software and electronics developments involving multi-disciplinary teams Recognised Project Management qualifications; PRINCE2, an APM qualification, AgilePM, Scrum certification or PMI certification Manage regular project meetings, ensuring accountability of team members and individuals in the wider business Bachelor’s degree in a STEM subject Ensure approaches/techniques are used for building high-performing teams, maintaining good team morale and a high level of operating efficiency Ensure personal and team adherence to defined project management processes Capture and manage project risks and opportunities with appropriate planning of mitigations Communicate with stakeholders, ensuring an appropriate escalation of risks and issues Negotiate the availability of project resources with Resource Managers and other Project Managers, ensuring smoothed and optimised resource utilisation Work in partnership with Senior Technical Leads / Architects and Product Managers to deliver industry leading solutions into volume productionExperience and Skills: 5+ years of experience leading multi-disciplinary teams on complex product development projects, using both Waterfall and Agile methodologies. Proficient in working with Statements of Work and Procurement Specifications, collaborating with external design and manufacturing partners to meet both technical and commercial goals. Broad understanding of product development practices across electronics, mechanical systems, manufacturing, and testing, ensuring best practices in design and development.  Skilled in documenting project management processes, with the ability to contribute to the refinement and enhancement of existing procedures