Head Of Project Management (Embedded Electronics)

Technical Futures Ltd; Great Chesterford; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Bonus Scheme

10% Pension Contribution

Private Healthcare

25 days holiday

Flexible hybrid working

Job summary

Technical Futures Ltd invites a Head of Project Management to shape delivery across a technically diverse consultancy. You will balance hands-on project delivery with line management of a capable PM team, in a Defence‑focused RF/embedded electronics context.

You will hold a recognised project management qualification (PRINCE2/APM/PMI), lead governance, drive improvements, and ensure effective use of PM tools and templates across large programmes.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading and managing PM teams.
• Experience delivering complex technical projects in RF or embedded electronics.
• Experience in Defence industry is preferred.
• Excellent communication and emotional intelligence.

Responsibilities

• Own the project governance framework using PM tools and templates.
• Lead continuous improvement in project and delivery processes.
• Line manage the PM team while hands-on managing large projects with Technical Leads.

Skills

Project Management

Leadership of PM teams

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Project Management qualification (PRINCE2/APM/PMI)

Job description

A great opportunity for a Head of Project Management to shape project delivery across a technically diverse Consultancy environment, combining hands‑on project delivery and line management. You'll hold a Project Management qualification, have proven experience of managing complex technical projects in the RF or embedded electronics domain together with experience of leading and managing Project Management teams, ideally within the Defence industry.

A competitive salary will be offered to C£95K + Flexible Hybrid working, Company Bonus Scheme, 10% Company Pension Contribution, 25 days holiday, Private Healthcare and more.

Applicants must be British passport holders eligible for UK SC.

This is an opportunity to own the project governance framework with the consistent use of project management tools and templates; to lead continuous improvement in project and delivery processes; to line manage the team of Project Managers as well as hands‑on project management of large projects alongside Technical Leads.

The ideal Head of Project Management will bring:

• Proven experience of leading and managing Project Management teams.
• Proven experience of managing complex technical projects in the RF or embedded electronics domain.
• The ability to work well within a fast‑paced Technology Consultancy environment.
• A Project Management qualification such as PRINCE2, APM, PMI etc.
• Clear communication skills and strong emotional intelligence.
• Experience of working within the Defence industry.