Software Project Manager (Embedded Software)

ZipRecruiter; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technical consultancy is seeking a Software Project Manager with a background in Embedded Software. You will lead software-driven projects, collaborating closely with client teams. Ideal candidates possess a relevant engineering degree and proven project management experience, along with strong people management and technical skills. A competitive salary and hybrid working arrangements are offered.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing complex software development projects.
• Good people management skills.
• Experience with Agile, Jira, and Microsoft Project.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and delivery of software led projects.
• Collaborate with electronics and embedded systems teams.
• Motivate and lead project teams to improve delivery processes.

Skills

People management skills

Technical fluency in software engineering practices

Client interaction

Agile methodologies

Proficient with Jira

Proficient with Microsoft Project

Education

Bachelors/Masters Engineering related degree

Job description

Overview

A Software Project Manager coming from a technical background in Embedded Software, will join a thriving Technical Consultancy to play a key role in delivering technical projects with significant software components across a range of sectors.

This highly customer-facing position includes collaboration with sales, engineering and client teams. A competitive salary will be offered with Hybrid working available.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities will include:

The successful Software Project Manager will lead the planning and delivery of software led projects; working closely with electronics or embedded systems teams. You’ll provide motivation and leadership; will apply structured project management approaches as well as supporting continuous improvement in project delivery processes.

Qualifications

Your skills and experience should include:

• A minimum of a Bachelors/Masters Engineering related degree.
• Proven experience of managing complex software development projects.
• Good people management skills.
• Technical fluency with a solid understanding of modern software engineering practices including version control, CI/CD and testing frameworks.
• Proven experience of working with tools and methodologies such as Agile, Jira and Microsoft Project.
• Good Client interaction experience ideally gained within a Consultancy style environment.

Applicants must have full eligibility to work in the UK.