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Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: Up to circa £72,000 depending on experience
The Opportunity:
Are you an experienced software leader passionate about delivering cutting-edge embedded software solutions? This is a fantastic opportunity to lead talented project teams from concept to delivery, playing a pivotal role in delivering high-impact software on time, on cost, and on quality.
You’ll be joining a forward-thinking team working on advanced defence technology projects with national and international visibility. Your work will directly contribute to mission-critical capabilities while developing your own leadership and technical skills in a highly supportive environment.
The Role:
As a Software Project Lead, you will drive the successful delivery of embedded software projects across the full development lifecycle – from bidding and planning to integration, delivery, and post-delivery support.
You will:
• Lead and mentor project teams (typically 5–10 engineers), fostering a high-performance culture.
• Manage all aspects of project execution: budgeting, scheduling, stakeholder engagement, and reporting.
• Identify opportunities for technology reuse and product development.
• Present plans and progress to senior leadership and international collaborators.
• Maintain oversight of software quality, change control, and cost control.
• Ensure alignment with business and customer objectives.
• Proven experience managing technical software development teams.
• Strong understanding of the full software development lifecycle for complex systems.
• Track record of successful delivery against defined budgets and timelines.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Passion for team leadership, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Eligibility to obtain Security Clearance: British Citizenship or dual UK nationality (British citizen).
• Bonus – Up to 21% of base salary
• Pension – Up to 14% total employer/employee contribution
• Flexible Working – Options to support work-life balance
• Enhanced Parental Leave – Up to 26 weeks maternity/adoption/shared parental leave; enhanced paternity and neonatal leave
• Facilities – Subsidised meals, free parking, on-site amenities
• Development – Ongoing training and career progression
• Inclusive Culture – Active employee-led networks and a strong commitment to diversity
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