Embedded Software Project Lead - Hybrid

Matchtech; Saffron Walden; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment company in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Embedded Software Project Manager to lead innovative technical projects. The role requires strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with a hybrid working pattern of at least 3 days in the office. The ideal candidate will have a degree in a technical discipline and experience in embedded software development. This position offers competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Proven track record delivering complex software development projects.
• Excellent stakeholder and people management skills.
• Clear, confident communicator, able to engage engineers and senior executives.
• Familiar with modern embedded software engineering practices.
• Comfortable in a consultancy-style environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of embedded software-led technical projects.
• Collaborate with engineering and commercial teams to shape project proposals.
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, and risks.
• Foster strong client relationships and ensure clear communication.
• Drive motivation and performance across cross-functional teams.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Agile methodologies

Software development best practices

Emotional intelligence

Cross-functional team collaboration

Education

Degree in a relevant technical discipline

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Git

Microsoft Project

Job description

A leading engineering recruitment company in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Embedded Software Project Manager to lead innovative technical projects. The role requires strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with a hybrid working pattern of at least 3 days in the office. The ideal candidate will have a degree in a technical discipline and experience in embedded software development. This position offers competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth.