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Project Engineering Lead / Technical Project Manager
Location: Northamptonshire, UK (Hybrid role - 3 days in office, 2 days remote)
Salary: circa £65,000 - £70,000
Job Summary:
As a Project Engineering Lead / Technical Project Manager for a leading technology company, you will be part of a diverse team making an impact in New Product Introduction (NPI) and Revenue Generating Projects within specialized technology markets. You'll be joining a small, dynamic team that develops world-beating products. The role involves line managing a team of 9 engineers and being responsible for project management of engineering initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support resource planning for Engineering Initiatives
- Project Management of key Engineering projects
- Report project status to senior management
- Line management of Engineering resources and contractors
- Manage external design houses and subcontractors
- Own and report on Engineering's Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Support implementation of processes and new software tools
- Serve as Engineering point of contact for various departments
- Represent Engineering in Sales Order Acknowledgement
Required Experience and Skills:
- Minimum 5 years' experience in an equivalent role
- Experience in delivering technical projects and products
- Project Management skills
- Line Management experience (or strong aspirations for people management responsibilities)
- Experience working in an ISO 9001 environment
- Appreciation of Engineering tasks
Preferred Experience:
- Minimum 7 years' experience in an equivalent role
- Understanding of the company's product portfolio
- Experience in defense or aviation industry
- Experience reporting to Senior Management
- AMP, Prince2 or similar certification
Education & Certifications:
- Bachelor's/Master's degree in Engineering or relevant subject (or equivalent work experience)
Security Clearance:
- Ability to obtain required security clearance
Work Environment:
- Hybrid working model (3 days in office, 2 days remote)
- Some remote work with international teams may be required
- Limited travel expected
Benefits:
- Annual bonus: 3-6% of salary
- 25 days holiday (plus option to buy 5 additional days via salary sacrifice)
- 5% company pension contribution (when employee contributes 5%)
- Life cover
- 40-hour working week
This role offers an opportunity to work in a fast-paced but rewarding environment on advanced technologies across exciting markets including defence and aviation.
Please apply now for immediate consideration.
