Senior Project Manager – High-Reliability Electronics in London

Senior Project Manager – High‑Reliability Electronics
Position Type: Full Time. Location: United Kingdom. Sector: OEM. Working Model: Hybrid.
Join this market‑leading UK electronics group operating at the forefront of high‑reliability, mission‑critical applications across defence, industrial, and advanced technology sectors. This is an opportunity to join a business that is genuinely investing in growth, innovation, and its people. You’ll be part of a collaborative, engineering‑led environment where complex challenges are encouraged, not avoided, and where your work has real‑world impact in demanding, high‑performance applications.
The organisation offers the stability of an established group combined with the agility of a specialist business unit, giving you both security and the opportunity to make a visible difference. With strong leadership, a reputation for technical excellence, and a commitment to long‑term customer partnerships, this is a role where you can take ownership, influence outcomes, and progress your career within a business that values expertise and delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Take full ownership of the end‑to‑end delivery of multiple complex, technically driven projects across engineering and manufacturing environments
Implement and maintain strong project governance, including risk management, reporting structures, and quality assurance processes
Develop and manage comprehensive project plans, covering budgets, cost control, key milestones, deliverables, and risk mitigation strategies
Maintain control of project scope, change management, and overall commercial performance
Act as the key point of contact between customers, internal engineering teams, and external supply partners
Align cross‑functional teams across engineering, operations, and supply chain to ensure seamless delivery
Oversee and hold third‑party suppliers accountable for performance, timelines, and quality standards
Support commercial objectives, including milestone tracking, invoicing triggers, and revenue delivery
Identify, manage, and escalate project risks and challenges in a proactive and structured manner
Ensure full compliance with ISO standards and established quality frameworks
Champion continuous improvement by capturing and applying lessons learned across programmes
Requirements
Proven track record delivering complex, engineering‑led projects within technically demanding environments
Experience operating within electronics, manufacturing, or other high‑reliability sectors
Strong grounding in project governance, financial control, and risk and stakeholder management
Ability to lead and coordinate cross‑functional teams across engineering, operations, and supply chain
Skilled in managing both customer relationships and supplier performance to ensure successful delivery
Proficient in Microsoft Project or equivalent planning tools
Experience within defence, aerospace, or other regulated industries would be beneficial
Familiarity with ERP systems within a manufacturing environment
Advanced Project Management certifications (such as PPQ or ChPP) are advantageous
Exposure to programmes involving embedded systems, RF technologies, or electronic hardware would be highly valued