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Project Manager - Wireless Communications

Location: Cambridge, UK (hybrid working)

Employment type: Permanent

Level: Mid-level

About the Company: We are working with a fast-growing technology business at the forefront of advanced wireless communications. With a global customer base spanning enterprise communications, and government organisations, they design and deliver cutting-edge high-performance connectivity across challenging environments.

The business is headquartered in Cambridge and has a strong track record of innovation. They are now investing heavily in new product development and delivery programmes, and as part of this growth are seeking a talented Project Manager to join their team.

The Role as Project Manager, you will play a key role in planning, coordinating, and delivering technology projects from concept through to deployment. Working closely with cross-functional teams (engineering, supply chain, operations, and customer-facing functions), you\'ll ensure that projects are delivered on time, within scope, and to the high standards expected by the business.

This is a hands-on role suited to someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys taking ownership of complex, multi-stakeholder projects in the telecoms / wireless domain.

• Creating a detailed project plan that outlines how to reach the project goals and the major milestones along the way
• Proactively monitoring and adjusting the plan as needed
• Communicating the project priorities and deliverables
• Organising and leading weekly project reviews and daily stand ups
• Maintaining and communicating the long-term vision and defining the steps to get there
• Reporting status and blockers for action
• Managing discrete activities of individuals and teams, milestones and release schedules for hardware and software via Jira
• Tracking and monitoring project progress vs plan; managing schedule, budget, resources, and risks
• Anticipating and resolving project issues
• Liaising with resource stakeholders and external suppliers
• Providing weekly and monthly status reports to internal and external stakeholders
• Provide guidance and motivation to project team members
• Being the source of truth to the project team
• Confident in liaising with external stakeholders, suppliers and other third parties

• Experience of project management/coordination in an electronics or SW product development environment
• Proven experience as a Project Manager (wireless, or electronicsindustry preferred).
• Strong background in coordinating technical/engineering teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience using both Agile and Waterfall methodologies
• Familiarity with project management methodologies (Agile, Prince2, or similar).
• Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Comfortable working in a fast-moving, scale-up style environment.
• Risk management experienceusing project management techniques, to enable early identification of problems and implementation of mitigation actions

• Competitive salary (depending on experience) + benefits.
• Hybrid working arrangement (office in Cambridge + flexibility).
• Opportunity to work with leading-edge wireless technology and global customers.
• A collaborative, forward-thinking environment where your input makes a direct impact