Senior Project Manager

Tcibr; Wappenham; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Health insurance

401(k) match

Education assistance

Leadership development

Job summary

SPX is seeking a Senior Project Manager with a strong technical background to oversee and deliver large-scale Data Links projects. You will lead cross-functional teams across engineering, operations and commercial functions, coordinate international deployments, and ensure on-time, on-budget delivery of hardware and software installations and tests.

The role requires 6+ years in technical and project management, familiarity with RF technologies, and PMP/Prince2 certification.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of technical experience and 6 years' project management experience on large and complex projects.
• Familiarity with RF technologies, ISR systems, or tactical communications is highly desirable.
• Experience working internationally or with global teams, especially UK and Southeast Asia.

Responsibilities

• Manage full lifecycle of a major project and other smaller projects from planning through handover.
• Maintain schedules, project estimates, resource plans, budget tracking, monthly and quarterly status reports and conducts project meetings, customer reviews, and management reviews.
• Lead risk management and mitigation strategies across geographies, and proactively identify opportunities for improvement.
• Manages day-to-day operational aspects of a project and scope, monitors staff progress, ensuring timelines and budgets.
• Manage all on-site activities, including site prep, shipments, installation and commissioning of hardware and software, and testing.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across engineering, operations, and commercial functions.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all internal and external stakeholders during execution.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, regulatory standards, and company policies.
• Support sales and marketing activities in project and program management roles in proposals, negotiations, amendments and close-out.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Cross-cultural awareness

Project management

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Project

Electrical schematics reading

English proficiency

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Budget management

Remote team management

International travel experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

PMP or PRINCE2 certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Project

Job description

How you will make an Impact (Job Summary)

We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Project Manager with a strong technical background to oversee and deliver large-scale projects within our Data Links vertical. The successful candidate will be a self-starter with the ability to work cross functionally to complete projects; the ability to deal with complex situations/projects in international settings; and strong communications and organizational skills to successfully manage product deliveries, systems integration, field installations, customer training and technical support activities.

What you can expect in this role (Job Responsibilities)

• Manage full lifecycle of one major project and other smaller projects, from planning through to handover.
• Maintain schedules, project estimates, resource plans, budget tracking, monthly and quarterly status reports and conducts project meetings, customer reviews, and management reviews.
• Lead risk management and mitigation strategies across geographies, and proactively identify opportunities for improvement.
• Manages day-to-day operational aspects of a project and scope. Monitors staff progress, ensuring compliance with timelines, budget, ensuring timely delivery of milestones.
• Manage all on-site activities, including: site preparation; arrangements for and inspection of incoming shipments; installation and commissioning of hardware and software; performance of Factory and Site Acceptance Tests.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across engineering, operations, and commercial functions.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all internal and external stakeholders during execution (manufacturing, installation and post-sale support periods).
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, regulatory standards, and company policies
• Support sales and marketing activities in project and program management roles in preparation of proposals.
• Support contract negotiation, amendments, and project close-out activities.

What we are looking for (Experience, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education)

We each bring something to the table, and we are looking for someone who has:

Required Experience

• A minimum of 6 years technical experience.
• A minimum of 6 years’ project management experience with a proven record of managing large and complex projects.
• Familiarity with RF technologies, ISR systems, or tactical communications is highly desirable.
• Prior experience working internationally or with global teams, especially across UK and Southeast Asia (preferred).

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.
• Strong stakeholder management and negotiation abilities across cultures and time zones.
• Ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments.
• Drive for excellence and continuous improvement.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking capability.
• Analytical thinker and problem-solver.
• Commercial acumen and budget management.
• Able to manage remote teams and virtual collaboration.
• Culturally aware and adaptable.
• International travel experience
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including Excel and Project
• The ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams and electrical / electronic schematics.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills in English are required.

Education & Certifications

• Qualified applicants should possess a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in a technical field
• Relevant project management certification (PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent).

• Hybrid working between office and home
• Must be willing to travel internationally from 35%-50% of the time.

How we live our culture

Our culture is at the center of what we do and, more importantly, who we are. Our core values set a standard for how we manage ourselves, and our Leadership Model sets the standard for how we engage with each other. Whether you are an individual contributor or you lead a large team, each of us leads at SPX.

What benefits do we offer?

We know that the well-being of our employees is integral. Our benefits include:

• Generous and flexible paid time off including paid personal time off, caregiver, parental, and volunteer leave
• Competitive health insurance plans and 401(k) match, with benefits starting day one
• Competitive and performance-based compensation packages and bonus plans
• Educational assistance, leadership development programs, and recognition programs

Our commitment to embrace diversity to build a culture of inclusion at SPX

We value different backgrounds, experiences, and voices at SPX, and we are committed to challenging ourselves, openly communicating, and striving to improve every day. We believe in creating an inclusive work environment where everyone has a voice and is encouraged to realize their fullest potential.

SPX is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer committed to making selection decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.

Thank you for your interest in our company.

SPX Total Rewards

At SPX , what’s in it for our employees transcends market-competitive compensation and benefits. Our Total Rewards program also includes opportunities for employees’ personal development, career growth, and recognition. These programs focus on alignment and assessment of organization, team, and individual efforts toward achieving business results. Our development and career growth programs empower our employees to enhance their skills, develop new competencies, and pursue career goals. SPX benefits package provides choices designed to help employees manage their well-being. Our compensation programs are performance-based to recognize and reward employees who work hard, display the values and leadership practices we embrace, and deliver exceptional results.

Our Values

• Integrity
• Accountability
• Teamwork
• Results

At SPX, our values are at the heart of everything we do. We use our values every day to help us make the right decisions. We embrace a common purpose and strive for improvement. We respect and value each other as individuals and recognize that only by working together, as a team, can we reach our full potential. We take responsibility for our actions, build strong relationships with each other and our customers, and always act ethically. Our values inspire us to achieve the high standards of quality, safety, and performance that our customers expect and deserve.

Working at SPX

Our work environment is established on a work-life philosophy supported by policies, programs, and practices that help employees achieve success within and outside the workplace. We believe in creating an inclusive work environment where employees strive to realize their fullest potential. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer committed to making selection decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected basis.

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