Software Project Manager in CB1
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Job Description
Software-Focused Project Manager \nLocation: Cambridge (Hybrid - minimum 3 days onsite)\n Sector: Defence / Advanced Engineering\n\nThe Opportunity\n\nAn established engineering and technology consultancy is looking to hire an experienced Software-Focused Project Manager to lead the delivery of complex, software-heavy engineering programmes. \nThis role is ideal for someone who started their career in embedded/software engineering and has since moved into project management. You'll be working in a busy, -for-service environment where projects vary from short feasibility studies to multi-year programmes involving cross-disciplinary engineering teams.
\nThe work is highly customer-facing, technically demanding, and hands-on. You won't be hidden behind layers of process or large support teams - ownership, accountability, and pace are key.\n\nPlease note: Most projects sit within the defence sector. Candidates must be comfortable working in this environment and ideally eligible for UK Eyes Only work.\n\nWhat You'll Be Doing\n\nLeading the end-to-end delivery of software-led engineering projects, often alongside electronics and embedded systems teams\n\nManaging multiple projects concurrently, ranging from small feasibility studies to large programmes \n\nActing as the primary point of contact for customers, maintaining strong relationships and clear communication at all levels\n\nOwning project schedules, budgets, resources, risks, and change control alongside a technical lead\n\nDriving high performance within project teams through clear leadership, motivation, and problem-solving\n\nApplying structured delivery approaches including Agile, WBS, and Microsoft Project\n\nEnsuring robust governance, reporting, and project controls throughout the lifecycle\n\nSupporting continuous improvement of delivery processes, particularly around software development lifecycle (SDLC) best practices\n\nWorking closely with sales and engineering leadership to scope work, estimate cost and timelines, and support proposal development\n\nWhat We're Looking For\n\nProven experience delivering complex software development projects\n\nA background in embedded software or software engineering before moving into project management\n\nExperience working in consultancy or -for-service environments\n\nComfortable operating at pace and taking ownership beyond pure project coordination (e.g.
procurement, commercial awareness)\n\nStrong understanding of modern software engineering practices such as version control, CI/CD, and testing frameworks\n\nConfident communicator, able to engage credibly with engineers, customers, and senior stakeholders\n\nHigh emotional intelligence with the ability to lead and influence technical teams\n\nFamiliarity with tools such as Agile, Jira, Confluence, Git, and Microsoft Project\n\nA relevant technical degree \n\nWorking Arrangements & Travel\n\nHybrid working with at least 3 days per week onsite\n\nUK and occasional international travel to support project delivery and customer engagement.\n\nInterview Process\n\nStage 1: Teams interview with senior leadership\n\nStage 2: Onsite interview (2-2.5 hours) including a site tour and meetings with technical stakeholders
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