Senior R&D Project Manager (Programme Manager)

Watford - West London / Hertfordshire

RF & Electronics Engineering - Satellite Communications

Up to £90,000 + comprehensive benefits | Hybrid working pattern (days onsite)

Want to lead RF and electronics projects from the bid stage right through to delivery?

A growing RF and electronics engineering company in West London / Hertfordshire is hiring a Senior Project Manager to join its Projects Team. You’ll lead a mix of engineering and manufacturing projects, some lasting a week and some running for up to 18 months, and many of them involve custom RF, electronic or engineered equipment.

This role suits an experienced R&D Project Manager or Programme Manager from an engineering or manufacturing background who likes being hands-on. You’d keep the big picture in view while also handling the detail, the risk and the budget.

What you’ll do as a Senior Project Manager

Lead several projects at once (R&D, NPI and manufacturing), keeping each one on time, on budget and to quality
Turn engineering requirements into clear plans, with baselines, critical paths and stage gates
Own project finances, forecasting, and scope and risk control
Lead bids, including costing them and coordinating the teams that build them
Work closely with Engineering, Production, Operations, Sales, customers and suppliers, and agree priorities between them

What you’ll bring

Extensive experience in delivering complex engineering or manufacturing projects, from concept through to product
A technical understanding of RF and electronic systems, including how the hardware and software sides interact
Experience with structured project management methods and costing bids. PRINCE2 or APM is welcome, and training is supported if you don’t have it yet
Eligibility for BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard)

What’s on offer

A salary of up to £90,000 per annum
Comprehensive benefits
Relocation assistance if you need it
Support to gain a PRINCE2 or APM certification
A supportive, experienced Projects Team in an engineering business that’s changing quickly

If you’re a Senior Project Manager or Programme Manager in RF or electronics engineering and this sounds like your next step, apply now or message me directly for a confidential chat about this Senior Project Manager role in Watford, Hertfordshire (West London).