Contract Technical Project Manager (Outside IR35)

JR United Kingdom; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a results-driven Contract Technical Project Manager to lead high-impact electronics manufacturing projects in Cambridge. This pivotal role requires a strategic thinker with strong NPI/NPD programme management credentials, ideally backed by a degree in engineering or electronics. The successful candidate will manage the full project lifecycle, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence while fostering collaboration across engineering, production, and sales. If you thrive in a fast-paced, innovation-led environment and have experience in the defence or aerospace sectors, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Strong NPI/NPD programme management credentials.
• Experience in defence, aerospace, or security sectors is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own the full project lifecycle from concept to delivery.
• Drive schedules and solve roadblocks for seamless collaboration.

Skills

Project Management

New Product Introduction (NPI)

New Product Development (NPD)

Electronics Manufacturing

Customer Communication

Education

Degree in Engineering

Degree in Electronics

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Job Description:

Job Title: Contract Technical Project Manager (Outside IR35)

Location: Cambridge, UK

We’re looking for a sharp, results-driven Project Manager or Programme Manager to take charge of high-impact electronics manufacturing projects from concept to delivery. Based in Cambridge, you’ll be the go-to lead for programme execution, customer communication, and cross-functional coordination.

In this pivotal role, you’ll own the full project lifecycle—delivering complex electronics-based programmes on time, on budget, and to spec.

You’ll be the key interface for customers, driving schedules, solving roadblocks, and ensuring seamless collaboration across engineering, production, and sales.

What we’re after: a strategic thinker and doer with strong NPI / NPD programme management credentials, ideally backed by a degree in engineering or electronics.

Experience in the defence, aerospace, or security sectors? Even better. Familiarity with electronics design and manufacturing systems, lean principles, and product costing is a major plus.

If you’re ready to lead from the front and thrive in a fast-paced, innovation-led environment, we want to hear from you.

If you are interested in the Contract Technical Project Manager (Outside IR35) in Cambridge, UK get in touch.