Project Manager, Photonics & NPI Innovations

Plessey Semiconductors Ltd; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Plessey Semiconductors Ltd in the United Kingdom is seeking a Project Manager to drive cutting-edge technology development and New Product Introduction (NPI) programmes. You will lead cross-functional teams from concept through delivery, coordinating with technical experts and stakeholders to ensure on-time, within-scope results.

Reporting to the Programme Director, you’ll manage milestones, budgets, and risks while applying frameworks such as Fast Time to Market and utilising MS Project, MES,

Qualifications

• Degree in Physics, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic Engineering or a related field preferred.
• 2–3 years of relevant project management experience in a fast-paced technology environment desirable.
• Familiarity with engineering tools or PLM platforms and risk & issue tracking tools.

Responsibilities

• Define project specifications, deliverables, milestones and critical path with the technical team.
• Lead cross-functional teams to ensure projects are delivered on time and to a high standard.
• Proactively manage risks to meet scope, time and quality targets.
• Apply PM frameworks and use MS Project, MES and PLM tools to plan, track and deliver complex projects.
• Support budgets and spend with financial accountability across activities.
• Coordinate resource allocation with functional managers to ensure timely delivery.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Planning

Risk management

Communication

Education

Physics/Engineering degree

Tools

MS Project

MES systems

PLM platforms

Job description

Plessey Semiconductors Ltd in the United Kingdom is seeking a Project Manager to drive cutting-edge technology development and New Product Introduction (NPI) programmes. You will lead cross-functional teams from concept through delivery, coordinating with technical experts and stakeholders to ensure on-time, within-scope results.

Reporting to the Programme Director, you’ll manage milestones, budgets, and risks while applying frameworks such as Fast Time to Market and utilising MS Project, MES,