Senior Project Manager | Advanced Technology Manufacturing | Oxford £75K + Bonus & Hybrid
Are you a technically-grounded Senior Project Manager who thrives on managing complex, high-impact software projects in a fast-paced, engineering-driven environment? A cutting-edge technology company developing precision measurement solutions for advanced manufacturing needs multiple Senior Project Managers / Leads to join its growing team.
If you excel in a high-pressure, high-reward environment, this will be right up your street.
The Opportunity:
This is your chance to work at the forefront of innovation with a company that's been pioneering breakthrough precision manufacturing technology for over two decades. Leading global equipment manufacturers use their solutions, and you'll be managing software & hardware projects that directly impact some of the world's most sophisticated manufacturing processes.
Based in the Oxfordshire area, you'll lead complex technical projects across the full lifecycle, driving cross-functional collaboration between engineering, operations, and senior stakeholders. This isn't your typical project management role – you'll need genuine technical credibility to hold your own with PhDs, scientists, and engineering specialists.
What You'll Be Doing:
Leading the planning, execution, and delivery of complex technical projects from inception through completion, you'll be the central point of accountability, ensuring alignment with business goals, timelines, and resource constraints. You'll develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, schedules, budgets, and risk registers whilst coordinating cross-functional teams and resolving resource conflicts.
Contact me for the full job description and client details.
What We're Looking For:
* Degree in Engineering, Physics, Material Science, Chemistry, Nanotechnology, or related technical discipline (this technical foundation is critical for credibility)
* Proven track record managing complex technical projects in engineering, R&D, or manufacturing environments
* Experience across diverse organisational sizes – enterprise, SME, and crucially, startup or scale-up environments
* Senior-level project management certifications (PRINCE2 Practitioner, MSP, APM or similar)
* Strong understanding of both hardware and software development lifecycles
* Expertise in project/programme management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid)
* Ability to confidently discuss and understand software engineering concepts – you'll be managing algorithm-heavy, complex software projects
What's On Offer:
* Competitive salary: £75,000 (dependent on experience)
* Annual performance bonus
* Flexible working hours (hybrid working available after successful probation)
Apply now or call me directly on 07791 615703 for a straight-talking conversation about this opportunity.