Hardware Project Manager - Cross-Functional (Maternity Cover)

Cambridge Science Park; Cambridge; Remote; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Cambridge Science Park is seeking a Project Manager to lead multiple hardware development initiatives from concept to launch. You will align engineering, production and business teams to deliver value on time and within budget, navigating ambiguity and changing priorities.

The role requires strong planning, risk assessment, and stakeholder communication in a fast-paced environment. The position is based in Cambridge, with occasional travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading multiple hardware/tech development projects.
• Strong understanding of product development lifecycle in hardware or embedded systems.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder influence across departments.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional projects from initiation to closure.
• Develop detailed project plans with resources, risks, and timelines.
• Monitor budgets, milestones and quality objectives.
• Provide regular status updates to leadership and teams.

Skills

Experience in hardware/tech dev

Cross-functional leadership

High-pressure prioritisation

Stakeholder management

Analytical reporting

Communication skills

Ambiguity navigation

Travel readiness

Tools

MS Project

Jira

Excel

Job description

Cambridge Science Park is seeking a Project Manager to lead multiple hardware development initiatives from concept to launch. You will align engineering, production and business teams to deliver value on time and within budget, navigating ambiguity and changing priorities.

The role requires strong planning, risk assessment, and stakeholder communication in a fast-paced environment. The position is based in Cambridge, with occasional travel as needed.