Senior Project Manager

Platform Recruitment; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company based in Cambridge is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to join their programme management team. The ideal candidate will oversee product development initiatives, ensuring alignment with scope, timelines, and budgets. Key skills include project management in technology contexts, strong communication abilities, and risk assessment proficiency. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in managing complex hardware and technology-focused projects.
• Strong organisational capability in high-pressure environments.
• Proven accountability for successful delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end execution of multiple product development initiatives.
• Build strong communication channels with stakeholders.
• Create and manage comprehensive project plans.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Risk assessment

Communication skills

Hardware project experience

Tools

Jira

MS Project

MS Planner

Job description

Overview

Senior Project Manager | Cambridge

Our client, a leading technology company based in Cambridge, is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to join their programme management team. The organisation is looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager to oversee a range of cross-functional initiatives within a dynamic and evolving product development setting. The position calls for a strategic mindset and suits an individual who excels at managing uncertainty, fostering collaboration across diverse teams, and driving meaningful outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Project Delivery: Lead the end-to-end execution of multiple simultaneous product development and technology initiatives, ensuring alignment with defined scope, timelines, and budgets.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain strong communication channels with internal and external stakeholders, including technical teams, suppliers, and senior leadership.
• Planning & Execution: Create and manage comprehensive project plans, allocate resources effectively, and conduct risk assessments with appropriate mitigation measures.
• Prioritisation & Decision-Making: Balance competing demands across projects, applying sound judgment to sustain progress, quality, and overall objectives.

Key Skills and Experience

• Extensive experience in managing complex hardware and technology-focused projects.
• In-depth knowledge of the product development lifecycle, with particular expertise in hardware and embedded systems.
• Strong organisational capability, with a track record of managing multiple priorities in high-pressure environments.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to influence and bring alignment across diverse, distributed teams.
• Proven accountability, demonstrating ownership of project outcomes and successful delivery.
• Proficiency with project management platforms (e.g., Jira, MS Project, MS Planner, or similar).

Join a forward-thinking technology organisation where you'll play a pivotal role in delivering innovative projects that shape the future of product development. This is an opportunity to make a real impact, working with talented teams in a dynamic and collaborative environment.