R&D Project Manager

New R&D Project Manager – Engineering / Technology (Edinburgh, 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.

• 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 in taking products from design to manufacture

The Project Manager job near Edinburgh offers a competitive salary, a performance bonus, and comprehensive corporate benefits, including a pension, private health and life insurance, flexible holidays, and a generous share incentive plan.