Software Development Project Manager

Morson Edge; England; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading project management firm in the UK is seeking an experienced Software Development Project Manager. This role involves leading complex software projects in the transport sector, ensuring they meet safety and quality standards while being delivered on time and within budget. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience and professional project management accreditation. This position offers a competitive contract rate and a flexible work arrangement, blending on-site and remote work.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in software project management within complex engineering or technology environments.
• Proven record delivering multi-million-pound software projects.
• Experience managing safety-critical or regulated software development projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver multiple software development projects to defined time, cost, and quality targets.
• Plan, manage, and monitor project schedules, budgets, resources, and risks.
• Coordinate Agile and hybrid development teams.

Skills

Software project management

Agile methodologies

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Education

Professional Project Management accreditation (e.g. PRINCE2, PMP, APM)

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Software Development Project Manager (Outside IR35)

Location: Ashby (3 days per week on site) Chippenham (1 day per month) Remainder remote. Engagement: Outside IR35 Contract.

About the Role

An experienced Software Development Project Manager is required to lead complex, safety-critical software development projects within the transport and infrastructure domain. The successful candidate will coordinate cross-functional engineering teams to deliver high-quality, compliant software solutions on time, within budget, and to defined safety and quality standards.

The role involves managing full lifecycle software projects from requirements and design through to verification, validation, and delivery in alignment with business and regulatory objectives. You will be working across multiple stakeholder groups, driving collaboration between technical, quality, and programme management teams to achieve successful outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver multiple software development projects to defined time, cost, and quality targets.
• Plan, manage, and monitor project schedules, budgets, resources, and risks.
• Coordinate Agile and hybrid development teams, ensuring clear delivery milestones and accountability.
• Manage risks, issues, and change control processes effectively, escalating when required.
• Ensure all software deliverables meet safety-critical standards and relevant industry regulations.
• Promote best practices for software quality, architecture, and security.
• Maintain close alignment between project teams, customers, and internal stakeholders to ensure satisfaction and transparency.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement, lessons learned, and process optimisation.
• Produce accurate project documentation and progress reporting.
• Incorporate customer feedback into project delivery to maximise value and usability.

Key Skills and Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in software project management within complex engineering or technology environments.
• Proven record delivering multi-million-pound software projects.
• Experience managing safety-critical or regulated software development projects (e.g. rail, aerospace, automotive, defence, medical).
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycles (Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid).
• Professional Project Management accreditation (e.g. PRINCE2, PMP, APM).
• Proficient in MS Project or equivalent project management tools.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multi-disciplinary teams across software, systems, and testing disciplines.
• Background in transport or safety-related technologies advantageous.

Contract Details

• Status: Outside IR35
• Location: Ashby – 3 days per week on site; Chippenham – 1 day per month; Remote – remainder as required.
• Duration: e.g., 6‑12 months.
• Rate: Competitive, based on experience.