Project Manager - Software / Hardware

Calnex Solutions plc; Linlithgow; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecom testing company in Scotland seeks an experienced Project/Engineering Manager to lead multi-disciplinary engineering teams. The role involves managing complex projects, collaborating with product management, and ensuring effective communication across the organization. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in project management, focusing on hardware and software development. This position offers a competitive salary and flexible hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

Contributory pension plan

Flexible holidays

Life assurance

Critical illness cover

Private healthcare

Performance bonus

Employee Share Incentive Plan

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience in complex hardware and software development.
• Ability to manage multiple technical and logistical issues effectively.
• A detailed but pragmatic approach to project management.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-disciplinary engineering design teams.
• Manage complex projects and maintain timelines.
• Work closely with product management on product roadmaps.

Skills

Project management

Multi-disciplinary team leadership

Technical communication

Problem solving

Customer focus

Education

Degree in Electronics or Software Engineering

Job description

Overview

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Calnex Solutions is an established global leader in telecoms test and measurement. We design and manufacture leading edge electronic and software test & measurement products that enable the roll out of the latest mobile network technologies and assure the performance and reliability of network dependant services and applications. Our products are sold to a global customer base spanning over 65 countries.

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Project/Engineering Manager to join our R&D management team. We invest heavily in R&D to maintain our position at the forefront of network testing technology and with our portfolio and team growing this is an ideal time to join us and make a real impact on the future success of the Company.

In this role you will lead multi-disciplinary Engineering design teams to develop next generation products and features for our leading edge test solutions. This is a key role in the company, working closely with Product Management on product line commercial aspects and reporting progress to Senior Management.

Responsibilities

• Leading a multi-disciplinary Electronics/Mechanical/Software Engineering design team to deliver new products and features.
• Planning, budgeting and managing complex projects in line with our established NPI process
• Leading and motivating the project team to deliver on the plan and meet the objectives
• Working closely with Product Management to define the product roadmap for assigned product line
• Leading engineering teams to conceptualise and evaluate potential product implementations with associated trade-offs
• Line management of a team of Engineers and recruitment support
• Work with peers in the management team to support quality initiatives and process improvement

Essential Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• High technical ability - educated to Degree level in Electronics, Software Engineering or equivalent
• At least 5 years project management experience of complex combined hardware and software product development
• Proven ability to prioritise and respond to tight deadlines in a dynamic environment
• Ability to navigate, manage and resolve multiple complex technical, logistical and project related issues
• A detailed but pragmatic approach to project management
• Ability to communicate and report effectively to all levels of the organisation, including senior management
• Demonstrates strong commercial and customer focus in decision making
• Line management of Engineering team(s)

Desirable Skills

• Understanding of telecommunications and packet networks
• Previous T&M development experience
• Experience of transitioning products from development into manufacture
• Experience of managing projects involving external development partners

We reward success and offers competitive salaries. Our comprehensive benefits package includes a contributory pension plan, flexible holidays, life assurance, critical illness cover, private healthcare, performance bonus and an opportunity to join the Calnex Employee Share Incentive Plan.

Calnex rewards success and offers competitive salaries. Our comprehensive benefits package includes a contributory pension plan, flexible holidays, life assurance, critical illness cover, private healthcare, performance bonus and an opportunity to join the Calnex Employee Share Incentive Plan.

The Calnex team are currently working in a hybrid model where we work from home 2-3 days per week at our manager's discretion. This flexibility is dependent on job role and supports a positive work/life balance and the needs of the business.

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