Senior Project Manager
This role offers the opportunity to lead highly complex engineering programmes across RF, satellite communications and defence technology. You’ll work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams, customers and leadership stakeholders to deliver technically challenging projects from concept through to completion. It’s a senior position suited to someone who combines strong programme leadership with enough technical credibility to operate confidently in complex engineering environments.
The role operates on a hybrid basis from Cambridge and requires candidates to be eligible for UK Security Clearance (SC).
Our client develops advanced RF, microwave and mmWave technologies used within mission‑critical communications, aerospace and defence applications. As programmes continue to grow in complexity and scale, they are looking for someone who can take ownership of delivery, drive accountability and maintain strong customer relationships across the full project lifecycle.
As the Senior Project Manager, you’ll lead complex technical programmes across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain and quality functions while ensuring delivery remains aligned to scope, schedule, budget and regulatory requirements.
Responsibilities
* Leading full lifecycle delivery of complex RF, defence or satellite communications projects.
* Managing project schedules, budgets, forecasts and risk mitigation plans.
* Coordinating cross‑functional engineering teams across hardware, software, manufacturing and quality.
* Acting as the key customer and stakeholder interface throughout programme delivery.
* Supporting bids, proposals and customer‑focused technical solutions.
* Driving structured delivery, accountability and clear communication across teams.
What You’ll Bring
* Experience delivering complex engineering programmes within space, defence or satellite communications environments.
* Strong technical background or experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams.
* Understanding of RF‑based systems such as radar, satcom or payload technologies.
* Experience with project management tools such as MS Project, Primavera or Jira.
* Strong communication, leadership and stakeholder management capability.
* Eligibility for UK Security Clearance (SC).
You’ll join a technically advanced organisation delivering mission‑critical technology into highly demanding markets. The role offers strong project ownership, high visibility across customers and leadership teams, and the opportunity to work on cutting‑edge RF and communications programmes with real‑world impact.
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