Project Manager

Oxford Instruments; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A scientific technology company in Belfast is seeking a Project Manager to lead a team in delivering innovative camera and spectroscopy solutions. You will manage project stages, collaborate with international teams, and ensure quality and timely delivery. The ideal candidate has extensive engineering or project management experience and strong leadership skills. This role offers flexible hybrid working and a comprehensive benefits program.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Pension plan with employer contribution

Training and development opportunities

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• 6 years of hands-on engineering experience or 4 years of project management experience.
• Demonstrable experience in presenting complex ideas to senior management.
• Experience with all stages of project management including requirement gathering.

Responsibilities

• Lead a technology development team delivering innovative solutions.
• Collaborate with technical leads for quality and timely delivery.
• Manage all stages of project management including requirement gathering.

Skills

Engineering experience

Project management

Team management

Presentation skills

Education

3rd level qualification in a technical or business-related field

Job description

Overview

Project Manager

Oxford Instruments Andor is devoted to accelerating the greatest scientific advancements of our age. We aim to deliver differentiated, accessible solutions to the widest possible scientific research and industrial communities. We are a market leading organisation with a diverse and inclusive environment. We are hiring for a Project Manager who will lead a technology development team delivering innovative new camera and spectroscopy solutions to the academic research community. As a key leader within the Engineering Department, the project manager will work alongside technical leads in Belfast, Zurich and Toronto to ensure quality, feature and performance differentiation and optimal time to market of scientific solutions, including physical products and software releases being developed at Andor.

Responsibilities

• Lead a technology development team delivering innovative camera and spectroscopy solutions for the academic research community.
• Collaborate with technical leads across Belfast, Zurich and Toronto to ensure quality, feature differentiation, and timely delivery of products and software releases.
• Manage all stages of project management including requirement gathering and creating detailed project plans.
• Contribute to developing best practices and processes within the team.

Qualifications

• 3rd level qualification in a technical or business-related field or equivalent experience
• 6 years of hands-on engineering experience OR 4 years of project management experience
• Experience in management or supervision of teams
• Demonstrable experience in presenting complex ideas to senior management
• Experience with all stages of project management including requirement gathering and detailed project planning
• Evidence of contribution to developing best practice and processes

Application and Contact

This position is based at our Belfast headquarters on a hybrid working model. Informal enquiries may be directed to Louise Dooley, Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist, via email (contact details removed for this refined version). Please apply via the Andor Technology - Oxford Instruments Careers portal. Note: we are unable to provide sponsorship for visa applicants for this post; applicants must hold the right to work in the UK.

Why Oxford Instruments Andor?

Our company values are Inclusivity, Innovation, Trust and Purpose. We offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits programme to support diverse lifestyles.

Benefits

• Health & Wellbeing – Mental Health support, Employee Assistance Programme, private medical insurance with BUPA for you and dependents, income protection, life assurance, personal accident insurance, company sick pay and medical leave, occupational healthcare, 2 days paid volunteering leave per year.
• Money & Lifestyle – Pension (employer contribution 6%), Share Incentive Plan, Leave Purchase Scheme, Cycle to Work, Car Salary Exchange, Tech Purchase scheme, Give as You Earn, employee discount, free onsite parking.
• Career – Training and development opportunities including support with professional qualifications, service awards, LinkedIn Learning, and development programmes.
• Work Life Balance – 187.5 holiday hours plus 9 public holidays, flexible start/finish, Friday early finish, enhanced maternity and paternity pay, bereavement leave.

Oxford Instruments Andor is committed to equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from all. We particularly welcome applications from women and individuals from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities and people with a disability as these groups are currently under-represented.

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