Project Manager

Arm; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 88,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

Arm in the United Kingdom is seeking a Project Manager to lead teams developing System IP (Interconnect, memory management, DMA) and address market needs. You will work with the Product Manager, Technical Lead and engineers to drive concepts from conception to delivery, ensuring quality and on-spec results.

The role requires strong planning, scheduling, resource and budget management, risk handling and clear communication across engineering groups.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Microelectronics and/or Software development flows and IP integration.
• Experience in Software or Semiconductor industry.
• Experience with development lifecycles (waterfall, iterative).
• Ability to build plans from high level to detailed schedules.
• Ability to generate metrics for tracking and manage uncertainty.
• Strong communication with engineering teams and stakeholders.
• Proactive and pragmatic approach to problem solving.
• High attention to detail and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams in development of System IP such as Interconnect, memory management, DMA and media addressing.
• Coordinate with Product Manager, Technical Lead and engineering teams to deliver on-spec, on-time products.
• Plan, schedule, track, and manage resources, budgets and risks.
• Communicate effectively across teams and stakeholders; manage dependencies.

Skills

Microelectronics knowledge

Software development

Development lifecycle

Planning from high level

Metrics tracking

Engineering communication

Proactive problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Engineering or Computer Science degree

Tools

Microsoft Project

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Job ID 2024-12367 Date posted 04.08.2026 Location Bristol, United Kingdom; Manchester, United Kingdom Category Program/Project Management

Job Overview

The project manager will be responsible for leading project teams in the development of System IP such as Interconnect, memory management, DMA and media addressing various market segment needs. Working closely with the Product Manager, Technical Lead and engineering teams, the project manager will be able to lead engineering projects from conception to final delivery to ensure quality, on-spec and timely delivery of products.

The candidate should have a solid track record of project management across all aspects of the engineering development lifecycle. Responsibilities include effective communication, planning, scheduling, tracking/monitoring, resource allocation, budget management, issue/risk management, change management, management of dependencies and delivering high quality products to committed schedules. This role requires a minimal level of travel to work across Arm and with Arm Partners.

Required Skills & Experience

• Knowledge of Microelectronics and/or Software (SW) development, intellectual property development flow and integration.
• Experience within the Software or Semiconductor industry.
• Experience with a range of development lifecycle methods (e.g., waterfall, iterative)
• Demonstrated ability in building plans from high level to detailed schedule
• Determine how best to deal with uncertainty and to generate effective metrics for tracking
• Ability to communicate with highly skilled engineering teams and stakeholders
• Pro‑active and pragmatic with regards to problem‑solving
• Professional, with strong attention to detail

Nice To Have Skills & Experience

• Ability to lead team members through personal leadership and clear project goals
• Ability to communicate with highly skilled engineering teams and partners
• Pro‑active and pragmatic with regards to problem‑solving
• Formal project management qualification (e.g. PMP)
• Familiar with tools such as Microsoft Project, Jira, Confluence
• Professional, with strong attention to detail
• A university degree (or equivalent) in either Engineering or Computer Science is desired, although other degrees would be considered if there is confirmed experience.

In Return

You will get to apply your engineering skills to build support for the technologies and influence millions of devices for years to come. You will be able to drive and bring your ideas to a wider group of our leading experts, build your technical leadership and influencing skills and build towards becoming an established and recognized authority within the existing team.

Additional Information

Please note that no relocation package is available for this role. If skilled worker sponsorship is required, Arm will meet costs associated with sponsorship for the employer only. All fees associated with the individual’s application e.g. visa application fee and Immigration Health Surcharge, will be the responsibility of the successful candidate.

Accommodations at Arm

At Arm, we want to build extraordinary teams. If you need an adjustment or an accommodation during the recruitment process, please email

Hybrid Working at Arm

Arm’s approach to hybrid working is designed to create a working environment that supports both high performance and personal wellbeing. We believe in bringing people together face to face to enable us to work at pace, whilst recognizing the value of flexibility. Within that framework, we empower groups/teams to determine their own hybrid working patterns, depending on the work and the team’s needs. Details of what this means for each role will be shared upon application. In some cases, the flexibility we can offer is limited by local legal, regulatory, tax, or other considerations, and where this is the case, we will collaborate with you to find the best solution. Please talk to us to find out more about what this could look like for you.

Equal Opportunities at Arm

Arm is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal opportunities are available to all applicants and colleagues. We are a diverse organization of dedicated and innovative individuals, and don’t discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Salary Range

£88,100 - £119,300 per year