Remote Software Project Manager in Cambridge

Socode are working with a technology consultancy, a short drive south of Cambridge, that builds complex electronic, RF and software systems for clients across a broad mix of industries. They're looking to add a Project Manager to their software delivery team. Rather than picking projects up once they've been sold, you'll be alongside the sales and engineering teams while opportunities are still being shaped, then carry them through to delivery. The work is software-led, but rarely software-only as most programmes run in parallel with embedded or electronics workstreams, so you'll be coordinating across disciplines throughout. Expect regular client contact, three days a week in the office, and occasional trips to customer sites at home and abroad. Taking the lead on planning and delivery for software projects, usually with hardware or embedded elements running alongside Working with a technical lead to keep schedules, budgets, resourcing and change under control Getting the best out of your project teams through hands-on leadership and early intervention when things wobble Bringing structure to delivery using agile methods, WBS and MS Project as the situation demands Feeding back into how the business runs software projects and helping tighten up the approach over time A track record of delivering complex software development projects Security Clearance or the eligibility to obtain SC Working knowledge of tools such as Jira, Confluence, Git and Microsoft Project Someone who thrives in a consultancy setting where priorities move and no two projects look the same