R&D Project Manager

R&D Project Manager

Role Overview

The R&D Project Manager is responsible for the on-time, on-budget and on-spec delivery of business-critical engineering projects, including electronics hardware, embedded software and system control software.

·       Role located in Lewes, East Sussex at one of the organisation’s 3 global R&D centres

·       Reporting to the Director of Project Management and the Global Project Management team

·       Working closely the Head of R&D

Key Responsibilities

·       Manage R&D Projects in line with company project management processes

·       and values

·       Ensure clear communication / reporting on project status, highlighting project

·       risks and opportunities

·       Reporting of project status up to CTO / CEO level

·       Initiate process / tool and method improvement activities to deliver measurable improvements in project delivery

·       Ensure process synchronisation with Global Project Management team

Experience and Skills Required

·       Strong background in managing multiple engineering projects with a particular focus on R&D

·       Experience in Agile project management methodologies – expertise in the use of JIRA or similar tools will be advantageous

·       A confident self-starter - you will be able to quickly establish yourself as part of the R&D department and manage projects with authority and diplomacy

·       An excellent communicator - you have a proven track record of driving complex technical projects in a technology business to meet key deliverables

Education & Qualifications

·       Degree in a relevant subject such as Engineering / Computer Science / Mathematics or be able to demonstrate equivalent experience

·       Possession of a Project Management qualification such as PRINCE2 or APM would be desirable

·       Technical training will be provided on the company’s technology and product range