Lead Technical Project Manager (Software, Hardware and Power Systems)

Dyson Institute; Singapore; Vor Ort; SGD 120.000 - 180.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Dyson Institute in Singapore seeks a capable Project Manager to lead and drive multi-disciplinary software, hardware and product-solution projects. You will own full lifecycle, manage risks, and ensure objectives are met on time, on spec, on quality and within budget.

You will coordinate with engineering, operations, quality teams and suppliers, develop project plans, track KPIs, and mentor junior PMs. Strong communication and leadership are essential, with embedded systems experience and

Qualifikationen

• First Degree (Engineering preferable) or equivalent.
• Project Management or Project Lead with delivery responsibility.
• Hardware or Software product development experience a plus.
• Strong knowledge of risk management and stakeholder engagement.
• Proficiency with MS Office, MS Project and Teams; Mandarin basic to liaise with China suppliers.

Aufgaben

• Independently lead and deliver complex projects within SWHW&PS domain.
• Develop and execute project communication plans for stakeholders.
• Own resource allocation, budget management and CAPEX planning.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration across engineering, operations, quality and suppliers.
• Coach and mentor junior project managers; promote continuous improvement.

Kenntnisse

Project management

Hardware

Software

Microsoft Project

JIRA

Confluence

Teams

Risk management

Stakeholder engagement

Mandarin (basic)

Ausbildung

Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Project

Confluence

JIRA

Teams

Jobbeschreibung

Description You will lead and drive projects, working with a multi-disciplinary team of engineers. You will be responsible for managing the full project lifecycle, ensuring technical risks are identified and mitigated, and that project objectives are met on time, on spec, on quality and within budget. The role requires solid understanding, especially in the embedded software and hardware development, hence the ability to communicate project status and risks to senior management, and to collaborate with engineering, operations, quality teams, and key suppliers effectively.

Accountabilities

Independently lead and deliver complex projects within the Software, Hardware, and Product Solutions (SWHW&PS) domain, balancing technical, schedule, scope, quality, and resource constraints. Serve as the primary point of contact for project stakeholders, ensuring clear, effective, and timely communication throughout the project lifecycle. Develop and execute project communication plans, providing stakeholders with accurate, concise, and actionable updates. Collaborate with external partners and suppliers to ensure deliverables meet agreed milestones, quality standards, and business objectives. Own resource allocation, project financials, including budget management and CAPEX planning, ensuring strong financial governance and alignment with business priorities. Develop, maintain, and drive execution of Level 0-2 project plans, proactively managing dependencies, prioritizing activities, and escalating unresolved issues when required. Ensure project readiness and compliance with all applicable safety, security, regulatory, manufacturing, and quality requirements. Maintain accurate and timely project KPI reporting, providing a clear and transparent view of project health, risks, and performance. Champion the adoption of product development processes, engineering best practices, and delivery discipline across project teams. Proactively identify, assess, and resolve project issues and risks, ensuring effective risk management, mitigation planning, and end-to-end requirements traceability. Drive cross-functional collaboration and alignment to achieve project objectives and deliver successful business outcomes. Coach, mentor, and support the development of junior project managers and team members, fostering growth and capability building. Promote a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, operational excellence, and high performance across the project team. Ensure lessons learned are captured and applied to improve project execution, delivery efficiency, and organizational capability.

Skills

First Degree (Engineering preferable) or equivalent. Project Management or Project Lead with delivery responsibility. Product development - Hardware or Software is a plus. Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Microsoft Project and Teams. Demonstrated understanding of other commonly used project development tools and methodologies – e.g. Atlassian’s Confluence & JIRA. Demonstrated ability to independently deliver complex engineering projects. Strong knowledge of risk management, requirements management, and stakeholder engagement. Limited working / business level proficiency in spoken and written Mandarin Chinese to manage China based suppliers.

Experience

Minimum of 3 years' project management experience in a high-technology engineering field, demonstrating a solid understanding of the complete project lifecycle. Minimum of 3 years of experience in Hardware and Software product development within the IoT, Consumer Electronics, or Automotive industries. Demonstrated experience managing cross-functional engineering teams, suppliers, and stakeholders to successfully deliver complex technology projects. Strong understanding of product development methodologies, engineering processes, risk management, and project governance. Experience working with global teams and external partners in a fast-paced, matrixed organization is highly desirable.

Behavioural

Outstanding project management capabilities and in-depth knowledge of fundamental PM principles (estimating and planning, risk management, status reporting, budget tracking, benefits analysis, stakeholder management and communication, resource management). Strong communicator; able to convey complex issues concisely and accurately. Excellent interpersonal skills; able to build productive working relationships and influence others. Strong leadership skills; able to form and lead high-performing teams. Effective manager of multicultural teams across different sites and countries, balancing hard and soft skills. Excellent analytical skills; able to assess problems thoroughly and drive logical conclusions. Confident and credible; able to interact with senior executives and demonstrate a strong understanding of engineering processes. Able to multi-task and plan effectively in high-pressure, competitive environments. Commercially aware. Committed to personal and team development; champions a culture of continuous improvement. Limited working / business level proficiency in spoken and written Mandarin Chinese to manage China based suppliers.

Equal Opportunity

Dyson is an equal opportunity employer. We know that great minds don't think alike, and it takes all kinds of minds to make our technology so unique. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and employment decisions are made without regard to race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other any other dimension of diversity. At Dyson we are focused on solving the problems that others have ignored; solving them first using our technology and ingenuity. In order to achieve this we need to pioneer technologies that are different and authentic. This is the core of what we do and who we are. We must strive to create the future, every single day by developing new things, different things, things that go against the grain with a diverse and global team of ingenious minds. Dyson employs 14,000 people and is present in more than 80 countries. And while we are growing fast we want Dyson to remain a start-up in spirit with the freedom of experimentation and learning, constantly reinventing our products as well as reinventing how we work, how we sell and how we support our owners. At the same time we are working through the James Dyson Foundation, James Dyson Award and Dyson Institute to inspire future engineers and pioneering a new approach to engineering education. Underlining everything we do in this diverse environment is the need to always show respect, supporting each other as one team to overcome whatever challenges we encounter. We drive empowerment, development and equality in an inclusive environment for our people around the world. The future doesn't just happen, we look to make it happen, to achieve leaps through pioneering new ideas.