Software Project Manager - Embedded Systems

Matchtech; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment specialist in the UK is seeking a Software Project Manager for their Cambridgeshire office. The ideal candidate will lead end-to-end delivery of software-based projects, leveraging Agile methodologies and strong stakeholder management skills. You will work on innovative projects across diverse industries, requiring technical fluency and a collaborative mindset. This hybrid role offers flexibility with a minimum of three days in the office. Apply now to join a dynamic team focused on delivering next-generation software solutions.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering complex Engineering projects.
• Strong communication skills with engineers and senior executives.
• Familiar with software engineering practices including version control.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of software-led projects.
• Collaborate with teams to scope and estimate project proposals.
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, and risks.

Skills

Software Project Management

Agile methodologies

Stakeholder management

Software development best practices

Use of project management tools (Jira, Confluence)

Technical fluency

Education

Degree in a relevant technical discipline

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Microsoft Project

Git

Job description

Software Project Manager - Embedded Systems

Ref no.

Ref no. BHN589266

Location

Start date ASAP

Job type

Job type Permanent

Job status

Job status Open

Job summary

Software Project Manager with experience of delivery on complex Engineering projects, heavy linked into Electronics and Embedded Systems. Agile Methdology approach (or similar) and tools such as Jira, Confluence, Git, and Microsoft Project.

Key skills required for this role

Software Project Management

Important

Software Project Management

Software-Focused Project Manager - Embedded Systems
Location: Cambridgeshire (South)
Type: Full-Time
Working Pattern: Hybrid (Minimum 3 Days Office-Based)
Salary: Competitive

Are you an experienced Project Manager with a passion for delivering innovative, software-led solutions? Join our growing team and help shape technically complex, high-impact projects across a range of sectors.
This is a highly client-facing role requiring close collaboration with sales, engineering, and customer teams to define, secure, and deliver cutting-edge software projects - often with electronics or embedded systems elements.

The Role

• Full-time position, reporting to the Head of Project Management
• Based in South Cambridgeshire, with hybrid working (minimum 3 days in the office)
• Occasional UK and international travel to support project delivery or business development

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of software-led technical projects across diverse industries
• Collaborate with engineering and commercial teams to scope, estimate, and shape project proposals
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, and risks, using structured PM methodologies
• Foster strong client relationships and ensure clear communication at all levels
• Drive motivation and performance across cross-functional teams
• Apply Agile methodologies, Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), and Microsoft Project planning
• Champion software development best practices and continuous improvement
• Ensure rigorous governance, reporting, and quality standards throughout the project lifecycle

About You

• Excellent stakeholder and people management skills; emotionally intelligent and team-focused
• Clear, confident communicator - able to engage engineers and senior executives alike
• Technically fluent: familiar with modern software engineering practices including version control (e.g. Git), CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing frameworks
• Experience using tools like Jira, Confluence, Git, and Microsoft Project
• Holds a degree (or equivalent) in a relevant technical discipline
• Comfortable in a consultancy-style environment, juggling multiple priorities and working at pace

If you thrive in a collaborative environment and want to work on challenging, meaningful projects with a team of like-minded professionals - we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and help us deliver the next generation of software-led innovation.

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