Project Manager/Director – Wireless R&D (5G / 6G / NTN)

Cw (cambridge Wireless Ltd; Reading; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech firm in the UK is seeking a Project Manager with a strong R&D background to guide advanced 5G and AI technologies. You'll oversee complex projects, collaborate across teams, and drive next-generation solutions. Requires minimum 3 years in R&D, understanding of wireless communications, and excellent project management skills. The firm offers a competitive salary, performance-based bonuses, and equity options.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Performance-based bonuses

Equity/share options

Opportunities in cutting-edge technology

Collaborative culture with growth paths

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of R&D experience in telecommunications or similar sectors.
• Solid understanding of wireless communications (5G/6G).
• Proven ability to manage projects with a technical core.

Responsibilities

• Oversee complex R&D projects in wireless systems.
• Translate advanced research concepts into actionable project plans.
• Collaborate with hardware, software, and system engineering teams.
• Support integration of 6G, NTN, AI-enhanced networking into products.
• Identify challenges early and communicate effectively.

Skills

R&D experience in telecommunications

Understanding of wireless communications (5G/6G)

Excellent organisational skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Ability to manage technical projects

Tools

Project management tools

Job description

Overview

Vicinity Technologies Limited, a fast-growing leader in the UK’s 5G and AI revolution, is seeking a Project Manager with a strong R&D background to join our pioneering team. In this role, you won’t just track milestones — you’ll help guide cutting-edge research and development in advanced 5G, 6G, and Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) technologies from concept to deployment.

Job Responsibilities

• Own technical delivery: Oversee complex R&D projects in wireless systems, ensuring timelines, resources, and technical goals are met.
• Bridge innovation and execution: Translate advanced research concepts into actionable project plans, aligning scientists, engineers, and partners.
• Collaborate across disciplines: Work directly with hardware, software, and system engineering teams to accelerate new product and technology development.
• Drive next-generation solutions: Support integration of 6G, NTN, AI-enhanced networking, and mission-critical systems into commercial products.
• Manage risks and stakeholders: Identify challenges early, communicate effectively with executives, customers, and partners to ensure smooth delivery.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of R&D experience in telecommunications, wireless systems, or similar high-tech sectors.
• Solid understanding of wireless communications (5G/6G preferred) — able to discuss PHY, MAC, and system-level architectures with engineers.
• Proven ability to manage projects with a technical core, balancing innovation, resources, and timelines.
• Excellent organisational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with project management tools and agile methodologies is an advantage.
• A proactive, adaptable team player who thrives in a fast-moving environment.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on technical and management expertise.
• Performance-based bonuses linked to successful project and company milestones.
• Equity/share options for high-impact contributors.
• Opportunities to work at the frontier of 6G, NTN, AI-driven networking, and next-gen infrastructure.
• A collaborative culture that values both technical depth and innovative thinking, with clear growth paths into senior leadership roles.

About Vicinity

Founded in 2023, Vicinity is shaping the future of connectivity. We design and deploy advanced base stations, NTN solutions, software-defined terminals, and private networks, collaborating with silicon leaders, operators, and top research institutes to push beyond 5G toward a more connected world.

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Be part of building what’s next — lead the R&D that defines tomorrow’s networks.