At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead complex communications projects from start to finish, ensuring success and quality.
- Company: Join Steatite, a leader in advanced technology solutions for demanding environments.
- Benefits: Enjoy 26 days annual leave, pension plans, and profit-sharing opportunities.
- Other info: Hybrid working available with excellent career growth in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Make an impact in critical industries while working with innovative technologies.
- Qualifications: Experience in managing technical projects and strong stakeholder management skills.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 75000 £ per year.
This role requires BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) clearance. Due to the nature of the role, there may also be a future requirement to obtain Security Check (SC) clearance, subject to project needs. Please review our Security Clearance Guidance for Applicants before applying.
At Steatite, we design, manufacture, and supply advanced technology solutions from industrial embedded computing and custom lithium battery packs to secure communications, antennas, and imaging systems. Our innovations operate in some of the world’s most demanding environments. From the ocean floor to the edge of space, Steatite technology ensures critical systems perform reliably, consistently, and safely 24/7. Whether enabling scientific discovery in extreme conditions, transmitting high‑bandwidth data across challenging terrain, processing vast volumes of traffic data, or supporting secure transactions on the move, our solutions are built to perform when it matters most. From day one, you will be part of an organisation that prioritises your safety and wellbeing, values your contribution, and is committed to making your career both rewarding and impactful.
We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to join the Steatite Communications team in Redditch. Reporting to the Communications Program Manager, you will manage technically complex communications and network projects from concept through to delivery, working across defence and secure communications environments. This is a customer‑facing role requiring strong stakeholder management, supplier coordination and end‑to‑end project governance. You will play a key role in ensuring projects are delivered against cost, quality and timescale objectives whilst supporting continuous improvement across project delivery and service management activities. Hybrid working is available.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead complex communications and defence‑focused projects from initiation to delivery
- Manage project governance, risk, quality assurance and compliance activities
- Develop and maintain project plans, reporting dashboards and performance metrics
- Build strong relationships with customers, stakeholders and third‑party suppliers
- Manage project budgets, timelines and commercial deliverables
- Support continuous improvement within project delivery and service management
- Ensure supplier performance and service levels meet project requirements
- Collaborate with technical, engineering and operational teams to achieve successful delivery
Skills & Experience
- Previous experience managing technical, IT, communications or defence‑focused projects
- Prince2 Practitioner or APM PMQ qualification
- Strong understanding of project delivery methodologies and governance
- Experience managing stakeholders, suppliers and cross‑functional teams
- Knowledge of ITIL4, ITSM and Service Level Agreements desirable
- Strong communication, leadership and organisational skills
- Defence or secure communications background advantageous
- Ex‑Armed Forces experience welcomed
- Ability to obtain DV Security Clearance
Why Join Us
- Opportunity to deliver technically advanced communications and network projects supporting critical industries and defence environments
- Work with innovative technologies spanning secure communications, radio systems, mobile networks and high‑bandwidth data solutions
- Join a growing engineering and technology business operating across land, sea and air environments
- Collaborate with highly skilled technical, engineering and operational teams
- Opportunity to broaden project leadership capability across complex, multi‑year programmes
- Play a key role in shaping the future of secure communications and next‑generation technology solutions
Benefits For You
- EV Salary Sacrifice Scheme
- 26 Days Annual Leave Plus Bank Holidays + More For Length of Service
- Pensions Plan
- Company Sick Pay Scheme
- Life Assurance Scheme
- Profit Share Scheme
- All Employee Share Plan
We are an equal opportunity employer fostering an inclusive recruitment experience for all candidates.
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At Steatite, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Redditch where innovation meets impact. Our commitment to employee wellbeing is reflected in our comprehensive benefits package, including generous annual leave, a pensions plan, and opportunities for professional growth within a collaborative team of experts. Join us to lead cutting-edge projects in secure communications and defence, while enjoying the flexibility of hybrid working and the chance to contribute to technologies that operate in some of the world's most challenging environments.
