Project Manager – Hardware Product Delivery

Location: Cambridge (Mainly On-Site Based)
£65,000 - £70,000

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead end-to-end product delivery in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have extensive Agile experience and a strong background in delivering hardware products, managing multi-disciplinary teams across mechanical, electronic, and process engineering, as well as product certification and manufacturing transfer.

You will need at least 5 years' experience in engineering project management, along with a formal project management qualification. Strong stakeholder management and excellent communication skills are essential.

Key Responsibilities:

Plan and execute projects from concept to manufacturing release.
Manage scope, schedule, and cost, using KPIs to ensure successful delivery.
Track progress, analyse metrics, resolve issues, and proactively manage timelines.
Oversee project finances, including forecasting and cost reviews.
Facilitate cross-functional stakeholder collaboration, resolving challenges and dependencies.
Allocate and manage engineering resources in coordination with discipline leads.
Identify and mitigate risks and opportunities, maintaining accurate Estimate at Completion (EAC).
Drive continuous improvement to enhance project efficiency.
Support the Programme Manager in applying and refining project management best practices.
Foster a culture of trust, collaboration, and accountability.Essential Skills & Experience:

5+ years' experience managing complex, multi-disciplinary projects.
Proven track record in delivering high-reliability hardware products in fast-paced, customer-driven environments.
Strong background in Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and experience with Scaled Agile frameworks.
Expertise in managing engineering teams through design, certification, and production transfer.
Proficiency with Microsoft Project and Atlassian Jira.
Financial management skills, including budgeting and cost forecasting.
Excellent collaboration and communication skills, managing global technical and non-technical teams.
Bachelor's degree in a STEM field.
Recognised Project Management and Agile certifications.If you are a proactive and results-driven Project Manager ready to take on complex hardware product development challenges, we’d love to hear from you