Hereford, Herefordshire | RF & Electronics Engineering | Up to £80,000 + comprehensive benefits | Hybrid working pattern
Want to lead RF and electronics projects from the bid stage right through to delivery?
A growing RF and electronics engineering company in [City, Region] is hiring a Senior Project Manager to join its Projects Team. You'll lead a mix of engineering and manufacturing projects, some lasting a week and some running for up to 18 months, and many of them involve custom RF, electronic or engineered equipment.
This role suits an experienced Project Manager or Programme Manager from an engineering or manufacturing background who likes being hands-on. You'll keep the big picture in view while also handling the detail, the risk and the budget.
What you’ll do as a Senior Project Manager
- Lead several projects at once (R&D, NPI and manufacturing), keeping each one on time, on budget and to quality
- Turn engineering requirements into clear plans, with baselines, critical paths and stage gates
- Own project finances, forecasting, and scope and risk control
- Lead bids, including costing them and coordinating the teams that build them
- Work closely with Engineering, Production, Operations, Sales, customers and suppliers, and agree priorities between them
What you’ll bring
- 5+ years delivering complex engineering or manufacturing projects, from concept through to product
- A technical understanding of RF and electronic systems, including how the hardware and software sides interact
- Experience with structured project management methods and costing bids. PRINCE2 or APM is welcome, and training is supported if you don't have it yet
- Eligibility for BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard)
What’s on offer
- A salary of up to £80,000 per annum
- Relocation assistance if you need it
- Support to gain a PRINCE2 or APM certification
- A supportive, experienced Projects Team in an engineering business that's changing quickly
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