Senior Project Manager

JR United Kingdom; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead the development of next-gen hardware and software products in the wireless communications sector. This hands-on role is perfect for someone with a strong technical background and experience in managing complex projects across IC design, embedded systems, and firmware. Join a collaborative team focused on delivering cutting-edge technology and enjoy benefits like competitive salary, share options, and flexible working arrangements. If you thrive in dynamic environments and are passionate about shaping future-facing tech, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Share Options

Pension Contributions

Flexible Working Arrangements

Qualifications

• Solid project management experience in semiconductors or embedded systems.
• Strong grasp of hardware-software co-development lifecycles.

Responsibilities

• Owning end-to-end delivery of technically advanced module projects.
• Building and maintaining robust project plans across IC, firmware, software, and system integration.

Skills

Project Management

IC Design

Embedded Systems

Firmware Development

Cross-Functional Team Leadership

Education

Technical Degree in Electronics

Background in Embedded Systems

Job description

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A cutting-edge deep tech company at the forefront of innovation is looking for a Senior Project Manager to lead the development of next-gen hardware and software products for the wireless communications industry.

This Senior Project Manager position will be hands-on, delivery-focused role ideal for someone with a strong technical background and a track record of managing complex projects across IC design, embedded systems, and firmware. You’ll be working closely with cross-functional engineering teams and business leads to guide multi-chip module development through to release.

This is a high-impact role in a growing business developing genuinely novel technology. You’ll join a collaborative, delivery-focused team with a strong culture, and benefit from a competitive salary, share options, pension contributions, and flexible working arrangements.

What you’ll be doing:

• Owning end-to-end delivery of technically advanced module projects
• Building and maintaining robust project plans across IC, firmware, software, and system integration
• Driving cross-functional reviews and aligning engineering milestones with commercial goals
• Reporting to senior leadership and playing a key role in a fast-scaling, collaborative team

Experience

• Solid project or programme management experience in semiconductors, or embedded systems
• Strong grasp of hardware-software co-development lifecycles
• Skilled at navigating ambiguity, structuring delivery, and removing blockers
• Technical degree or background in electronics, embedded systems, or similar

If you’re a Project Manager excited by the idea of shaping complex, future-facing tech and want to be part of something early but ambitious, get in touch with Emily Wright @ IC Resources