Senior Project Manager in Leeds

Our client, a leading player in the satellite communication sector, has made its mark globally by offering state-of-the-art solutions that cater to a myriad of industries. They are recognized for introducing innovative technologies that revolutionize how businesses and communities connect and communicate. As they continue to expand their reach and develop new technologies, they are seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead their ambitious projects and contribute to their legacy of innovation.

The Senior Project Manager will play a pivotal role in driving their project management efforts, focusing on the delivery of complex consumer products, hardware, and software initiatives from concept to completion. This role demands a blend of strategic planning, leadership, and technical prowess, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

This Role Offers:

• Competitive base salary plus stock options. Benefits include medical/dental/vision, 401K match, life insurance, and more.
• Diverse, successful portfolio of devices with a wide range of applications.
• Highly experienced leadership with an extensive technology background at large enterprises and successful start-up companies, that will be sure to enhance the customer journey.
• Financially stable company with low employee turnover.
• Company is in the middle of a highly successful expansion of its products into new industry verticals, and entrance into a new wave of technology.
• Agile and responsive team with an entrepreneurial mindset, backed by the resources of a global company.
• Opportunity to have control over requirements, architecture, and implementation of new ideas to support all their IoT products moving forward.

Focus:

• Lead and manage end-to-end project delivery, ensuring successful completion of assigned projects within scope, time, and budget constraints.
• Foster collaboration among project teams, stakeholders, and external partners to achieve project objectives.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, including scope, milestones, budgets, and schedules, ensuring alignment with company goals and customer expectations.
• Proactively identify, address, and resolve issues and challenges that may impact project success.
• Maintain real-time data accuracy in project management software systems, ensuring stakeholders have access to current project statuses.
• Deliver exceptional customer service, ensuring client needs and expectations are met or exceeded.
• Engage with domestic suppliers and international partners, strengthening relationships and ensuring project components are delivered as per specifications.

Skill Set:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration or a related field; Master’s Degree preferred.
• PMP Certification, is a plus.
• Solid project management experience with satellite control centers/satellite-related programs and vast knowledge in Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Proficient in MS Project or similar project management software, with a proven track record of managing telecommunication site construction and deployment projects.
• Experience in consumer product lifecycle, satellite network development, and manufacturing processes will be considered an advantage.
• Outstanding leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, capable of interacting effectively with all levels of management, suppliers, and team members.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing priorities, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strategic thinker with excellent problem-solving, analytical, and technical skills.
• Open to travel up to 10%-15% of the time as required by projects.