Technical Project Manager

Octagon Group; Linlithgow; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

Share scheme

Hybrid working

Job summary

A high-growth technology business in Linlithgow is seeking a Technical Project Manager to lead complex engineering projects. In this role, you will manage cross-functional teams and guide the entire project lifecycle from concept to release. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in engineering project management and a solid technical background. Hybrid work options are available, and the package includes a competitive salary and bonuses.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience managing complex engineering projects involving hardware and software.
• Strong technical background in electronics, embedded systems or software.
• Experience with NPI (New Product Introduction) processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage cross-functional engineering teams to deliver new products.
• Lead full project lifecycle from concept to release.
• Collaborate with Product Management on roadmap priorities.

Skills

Project Management

Multi-disciplinary projects

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Commercial awareness

Job description

Overview

Technical Project Manager – Linlithgow, Scotland

• Innovative engineering company developing complex electronic and software products
• Hybrid working (typically 2–3 days from home)
• Competitive salary + annual bonus + share scheme
• Key knowledge: Project Management, NPI / NPD, multi-disciplinary hardware & software projects, product delivery

We’re working with a high-growth technology business that designs and develops advanced engineering solutions used across global industries. The company invests heavily in R&D and is expanding its product range, creating an opportunity for a Project Manager to join the leadership team.

In this role, you’ll manage cross-functional engineering teams that deliver new products and features. You’ll lead the full project lifecycle, from concept through to release, ensuring plans, budgets and milestones are achieved.

You’ll also collaborate closely with Product Management on roadmap priorities and work with senior leadership on delivery and performance reporting.

This position will suit someone with a strong technical background (electronics, embedded systems or software) and proven experience leading multi-discipline engineering projects through structured NPI processes.

Experience

• 5+ years’ experience managing complex engineering projects (hardware + software)
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strong commercial awareness with a pragmatic, delivery-focused mindset
• Experience with project planning, budgeting and resource management
• Background in R&D or product-based technology environments
• Line management or team leadership experience
• Experience taking products from design into manufacture