Project Manager, Operations Management

Our client designs and manufactures world-class RF technology that powers mission-critical communications across some of the most demanding industries - including defence, space and satellite communications.

Following continued growth, they're looking for an experienced Project Manager to join their expanding Programme Management team, based in Cambridge on a hybrid basis.

You’ll lead technically complex engineering projects from concept through to customer delivery — working across Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Procurement, Quality and Supply Chain. Reporting to a Senior Project Manager, you’ll own project plans, schedules, budgets and risk, while acting as the key point of contact for customers throughout the product lifecycle (KO, PDR, CDR, MRR, TRR).

• Proven project management experience delivering physical hardware projects
  -engineering or manufacturing
• Strong customer-facing experience: leading reviews, meetings and reporting
• Experience coordinating cross-functional teams (Engineering, Ops, Manufacturing, Quality, Procurement, Supply Chain)
• Familiarity with PM methodologies and tools (MS Project, Jira, or similar)
• Comfortable juggling multiple projects and competing priorities

• Engineering, Science or related degree
• PRINCE2, APMP or equivalent PM qualification
• Background in manufacturing engineering or NPI
• Experience in Space, Defence, Satellite Comms or Electronics sectors

• 37.5-hour week, hybrid working, 25 days’ holiday (+ bank holidays, buy up to 5 more), up to 8% pension contribution, 4x life assurance, income protection, SAYE share scheme, EV and Cycle to Work schemes, plus a volunteering day.