Technical Project Manager

Jonathan Lee Recruitment Ltd; Caldecote; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is offering a Technical Project Manager position to oversee innovative engineering projects in autonomous off-highway technologies. The role involves managing project delivery, resource allocation, and quality assurance, requiring a relevant engineering degree and expertise in Agile project management. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of technology and contribute to the company's mission in a dynamic industry.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing technical software projects in real-time and embedded systems.
• Strong knowledge of Agile methodologies including Kanban and Scrum.
• Demonstrable expertise in software development and autonomous driving technology.

Responsibilities

• Drive the delivery of engineering projects and ensure objectives are met.
• Accurately forecast project resources, budgets, and timelines.
• Prepare and maintain Work Breakdown Structures for engineering activities.

Skills

Proven experience in managing technical software projects

Strong knowledge of Agile project management methods

Expertise in autonomous driving technology

Ability to achieve SC clearance

Education

Relevant engineering degree or equivalent

Job description

Technical Project Manager

Are you ready to take your career to the next level with a role that combines innovation, leadership, and technical excellence? This is your chance to become a pivotal part of a growing organisation that is shaping the future of autonomous off‑highway technologies. As a Technical Project Manager, you'll be at the forefront of delivering cutting‑edge engineering projects, ensuring quality, cost, and time objectives are met while working on projects that make a real impact.

What You Will Do

• Drive the delivery of engineering projects, focusing on embedded software and hardware integration, ensuring quality, cost, and time objectives are achieved.
• Accurately forecast project resources, budgets, and timelines, collaborating with technical leads to allocate engineering resources effectively.
• Prepare and maintain Work Breakdown Structures for engineering activities, ensuring seamless project execution.
• Provide governance updates to the Programme Manager, covering budgets, timing, risks, issues, opportunities, and lessons learned.
• Monitor and report on defect resolution and quality standards across the software team, ensuring continuous improvement.
• Support operational assembly and testing activities for production vehicles, ensuring smooth integration of new technologies.

What You Will Bring

• A relevant engineering degree or equivalent with proven technical industry knowledge.
• Proven experience in managing technical software projects, particularly in real‑time and embedded systems.
• Strong knowledge of Agile project management methods, including Kanban and Scrum.
• Demonstrable expertise in autonomous driving technology and software development.
• The ability to achieve SC clearance and a continuous improvement mindset.

As a Technical Project Manager you'll play a key role in establishing this company as the partner of choice for innovative autonomous off‑highway technologies. The company is focused on delivering excellence and developing software systems that meet international safety standards and cyber‑security requirements. Your contributions will directly support their mission to create advanced solutions for the global market.

Location: The role is based at the company's UK headquarters in Warwickshire.

If you're ready to lead exciting projects and make a tangible impact in a dynamic industry, apply now to become Technical Project Manager and take the next step in your career!

Interested?