Project Manager - Software / Hardware in Linlithgow

Calnex Solutions is an established global leader in telecoms test and measurement. We design and manufacture leading edge electronic and software test & measurement products that enable the roll out of the latest mobile network technologies and assure the performance and reliability of network dependant services and applications. Our products are sold to a global customer base spanning over 65 countries.

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Project/Engineering Manager to join our R&D management team. We invest heavily in R&D to maintain our position at the forefront of network testing technology and with our portfolio and team growing this is an ideal time to join us and make a real impact on the future success of the Company.

In this role you will lead multi-disciplinary Engineering design teams to develop next generation products and features for our leading edge test solutions. This is a key role in the company, working closely with Product Management on product line commercial aspects and reporting progress to Senior Management.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading a multi-disciplinary Electronics/Mechanical/Software Engineering design team to deliver new products and features.
• Planning, budgeting and managing complex projects in line with our established NPI process.
• Leading and motivating the project team to deliver on the plan and meet the objectives.
• Working closely with Product Management to define the product roadmap for assigned product line.
• Leading engineering teams to conceptualise and evaluate potential product implementations with associated trade-offs.
• Line management of a team of Engineers and recruitment support.
• Work with peers in the management team to support quality initiatives and process improvement.

Essential Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• High technical ability - educated to Degree level in Electronics, Software Engineering or equivalent.
• At least 5 years project management experience of complex combined hardware and software product development.
• Proven ability to prioritise and respond to tight deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to navigate, manage and resolve multiple complex technical, logistical and project related issues.
• A detailed but pragmatic approach to project management.
• Ability to communicate and report effectively to all levels of the organisation, including senior management.
• Demonstrates strong commercial and customer focus in decision making.
• Line management of Engineering team(s).
• Understanding of telecommunications and packet networks.
• Experience of transitioning products from development into manufacture.
• Experience of managing projects involving external development partners.

We reward success and offer competitive salaries. Our comprehensive benefits package includes a contributory pension plan, flexible holidays, life assurance, critical illness cover, private healthcare, performance bonus and an opportunity to join the Calnex Employee Share Incentive Plan.

The Calnex team are currently working in a hybrid model where we work from home 2‐3 days per week at our manager's discretion. This flexibility is dependent on job role and supports a positive work/life balance and the needs of the business.

Applicants must be currently based in the UK and have ongoing, unrestricted rights to work in the UK.

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