Lead Rail Software R&D Projects

Vital Human Resources; England; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Software Development Project Manager to lead transformative R&D projects in rail software innovation. This role requires over 5 years of experience managing complex software projects, strong communication skills, and proficiency in tools such as Polarion, Java, and MS Project. The position offers a contracting opportunity for 4-6 months. If you're ready to shape the future of transport, we want to hear from you.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5+ years as a Project Manager with experience in software development.
• Proven record of managing complex, safety-critical software projects.
• Strong background in communication and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Manage project results including cost, quality, and stakeholder satisfaction.
• Create project schedules and drive R&D projects.
• Identify risks and manage relationships with key stakeholders.

Skills

Project management expertise

Experience in Polarion, Java & C

Excellent communication skills

Agile development experience

MS Project proficiency

Education

Relevant professional accreditation (e.g., APM, PRINCE2)

Tools

MS Project

Job description

A prominent recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Software Development Project Manager to lead transformative R&D projects in rail software innovation. This role requires over 5 years of experience managing complex software projects, strong communication skills, and proficiency in tools such as Polarion, Java, and MS Project. The position offers a contracting opportunity for 4-6 months. If you're ready to shape the future of transport, we want to hear from you.