Software Project Lead

JR United Kingdom; Newport; On-site; GBP 72,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Une opportunité unique se présente pour un leader en logiciel expérimenté afin de rejoindre une équipe dynamique au Royaume-Uni. En tant que Software Project Lead, vous aurez un impact direct sur des projets technologiques avancés, contribuant à des capacités critiques pour la défense. Vous dirigerez des équipes talentueuses tout en gérant efficacement l'exécution des projets, de la planification à la livraison, dans un environnement favorable à votre développement professionnel.

Benefits

Bonus – Jusqu'à 21% du salaire de base

Pension – Jusqu'à 14% de contribution employeur/employé

Travail flexible – Options pour soutenir l'équilibre travail-vie

Congé parental amélioré – Jusqu'à 26 semaines de congé

Installations – Repas subventionnés, stationnement gratuit

Développement – Formation continue et progression de carrière

Culture inclusive – Réseaux dirigés par des employés

Qualifications

• Expérience avérée en gestion d'équipes de développement logiciel.
• Compréhension approfondie du cycle de vie de développement logiciel pour des systèmes complexes.
• Capacité à livrer en respectant les budgets et timelines définis.

Responsibilities

• Diriger et encadrer des équipes projet (5–10 ingénieurs).
• Gérer tous les aspects de l'exécution du projet : budget, calendrier, engagement des parties prenantes.
• Assurer la qualité des logiciels et le contrôle des coûts.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Project execution

Job description

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Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Salary: Up to circa £72,000 depending on experience

The Opportunity:

Are you an experienced software leader passionate about delivering cutting-edge embedded software solutions? This is a fantastic opportunity to lead talented project teams from concept to delivery, playing a pivotal role in delivering high-impact software on time, on cost, and on quality.

You’ll be joining a forward-thinking team working on advanced defence technology projects with national and international visibility. Your work will directly contribute to mission-critical capabilities while developing your own leadership and technical skills in a highly supportive environment.

The Role:

As a Software Project Lead, you will drive the successful delivery of embedded software projects across the full development lifecycle – from bidding and planning to integration, delivery, and post-delivery support.

You will:

• Lead and mentor project teams (typically 5–10 engineers), fostering a high-performance culture.

• Manage all aspects of project execution: budgeting, scheduling, stakeholder engagement, and reporting.

• Identify opportunities for technology reuse and product development.

• Present plans and progress to senior leadership and international collaborators.

• Maintain oversight of software quality, change control, and cost control.

• Ensure alignment with business and customer objectives.

• Proven experience managing technical software development teams.

• Strong understanding of the full software development lifecycle for complex systems.

• Track record of successful delivery against defined budgets and timelines.

• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

• Passion for team leadership, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

• Eligibility to obtain Security Clearance: British Citizenship or dual UK nationality (British citizen).

• Bonus – Up to 21% of base salary

• Pension – Up to 14% total employer/employee contribution

• Flexible Working – Options to support work-life balance

• Enhanced Parental Leave – Up to 26 weeks maternity/adoption/shared parental leave; enhanced paternity and neonatal leave

• Facilities – Subsidised meals, free parking, on-site amenities

• Development – Ongoing training and career progression

• Inclusive Culture – Active employee-led networks and a strong commitment to diversity