Head of Project Delivery – Complex Tech Programs

SoCode Recruitment; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SoCode Recruitment partners with a technology consultancy just south of Cambridge to recruit a Head of Project Management who will lead a team of experienced PMs. The role blends hands-on delivery of large, complex programmes with strategic governance across the portfolio.

You'll oversee resourcing, engage with clients at all levels, and work with the sales team on scoping and bids to ensure commercially viable, technically credible projects.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering complex design and development projects across RF and embedded electronics.
• Experience managing project managers, not just projects.
• Consultancy background with budgets and client-facing delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead PM team day to day including hiring, developing and supporting a group of experienced people.
• Run large or complex projects personally with accountability for margin, milestones, change and subcontractors.
• Own governance from delivery reviews to reporting standards and templates.
• Maintain current delivery practices and strengthen controls where needed.
• Balance resourcing across consultancy and product work while enabling team development.
• Support sales on scoping, estimating and proposal work for credible, viable bids.

Skills

Project leadership

People management

Delivery governance

Stakeholder management

Commercial awareness

RF/embedded electronics

Client engagement

Education

PM Certification (APM/PRINCE2/ PMI)

Job description

SoCode Recruitment partners with a technology consultancy just south of Cambridge to recruit a Head of Project Management who will lead a team of experienced PMs. The role blends hands-on delivery of large, complex programmes with strategic governance across the portfolio.

You'll oversee resourcing, engage with clients at all levels, and work with the sales team on scoping and bids to ensure commercially viable, technically credible projects.