Senior Project Manager

TribePost Ltd; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Cambridge is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead multiple cross-functional projects in a fast-paced environment. This role involves delivering product development from concept to launch, requiring strong communication and leadership skills. The ideal candidate has experience in managing hardware projects and a passion for operational excellence. Competitive salary and benefits included.

Benefits

Health Shield

Life Assurance – 4 x yearly salary

Non-contributory pension (8%)

Cycle to work scheme

Opt in to private medical

Free parking

25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays + 1 company day at Christmas

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing complex hardware and technology development projects.
• Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong understanding of product development lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end delivery of multiple concurrent product development projects.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders, including engineering teams.
• Develop detailed project plans, risk assessments, and mitigation strategies.

Skills

Project Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Planning & Execution

Adaptability

Communication

Budgeting

Education

PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile certification

Education in engineering

Tools

Jira

MS Project

MS Planner

Job description

Overview

Huber+Suhner are recruiting for a Senior Project Manager role, check it out now!

Senior Project Manager

Location: Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB4 0WN
Salary: Competitive Salary depending on experience + benefits
Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits

Benefits of working with us:

• Health Shield
• Life Assurance – 4 x yearly salary
• Non-contributory pension (8%)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Opt in to private medical
• Free parking
• 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays + 1 company day at Christmas

Company overview

Huber+Suhner produce market-leading optical circuit switches for advanced fibre optic communications networks. The programme management team works across the business to deliver product design, software release, and process improvement projects in the UK and Poland. The team are responsible for ensuring that scope, cost, and schedule are delivered to target and projects are managed in accordance with Huber+Suhner processes.

Role description

We are seeking a highly skilled and accountable Senior Project Manager to lead multiple cross-functional projects in a fast-paced and complex product development environment. This role requires a strategic thinker and is ideal for someone who thrives on navigating ambiguity, aligning diverse teams and delivering high-impact results. You will be instrumental in driving product development from concept to launch, ensuring alignment across engineering, production, and business teams.

Responsibilities

As our Senior Project Manager you will be specifically responsible for:

• Project Leadership: Own end-to-end delivery of multiple concurrent product development and technology projects, ensuring scope, schedule, and budget are met.
• Stakeholder Management: Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, including engineering teams, suppliers, and executive leadership.
• Planning & Execution: Develop detailed project plans, resource allocations, risk assessments, and mitigation strategies.
• Prioritisation & Decision Making: Navigate conflicting priorities across projects, making informed decisions to maintain momentum and quality.
• Reporting & Communication: Deliver clear, concise updates on project status, risks, and dependencies to leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Process Development: Introduce and refine project management processes to improve efficiency and scalability.
• Continuous Improvement: Champion a culture of learning and improvement, identifying opportunities to enhance team performance and delivery outcomes.

Qualifications

In order to be successful in this role you must have:

Key capabilities

• Proven experience managing complex hardware and technology development projects
• Strong understanding of product development lifecycle, especially in hardware or embedded systems.
• Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to influence and align diverse and dispersed teams.
• Demonstrated accountability and ownership of project outcomes.
• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Jira, MS Project, MS Planner, or equivalent).
• Passion for driving operational excellence and fostering a culture of learning and adaptation.
• Strong understanding of budgeting, cost control, and business case development.
• Proven experience of operating in high-growth, ambiguous environments where priorities shift rapidly.
• Ability to translate technical delivery into business value.

Key personal attributes

• Accountability: Takes full ownership of deliverables and outcomes.
• Adaptability: Thrives in managing multiple projects with overlapping timelines and priorities.
• Communicative: Builds trust through transparent, timely, and effective communication.
• Proactive: Self-starter who anticipates needs, takes initiative and acts decisively.
• Detail-Oriented: Maintains high standards of accuracy and quality.
• Collaborative: Works effectively across teams and cultures.

Additional qualifications

• PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile certification.
• Education or experience in engineering (electrical, mechanical, systems, or related field).
• Proficiency in Polish is desirable to support collaboration with international teams.
• Experience in designing and implementing scalable project management processes.

Why Huber+Suhner?

At Huber+Suhner, we believe in Trust, Care, Transparency, Accountability, and Passion. These values shape everything we do, and we strive to create a work environment that empowers our team members to grow and succeed. In addition to a supportive team and training, we offer a competitive remuneration package that recognizes your potential and development.

Ready to start your career?

If you’re excited about this opportunity and eager to learn, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today by submitting an up-to-date copy of your CV.

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