Senior Project Manager – Embedded / Electronics sector
Contract Duration 3 - 6 months (with potential for extensions)
Location: Cambridge – onsite working 5 days a week
Rate: £50 per hour | Outside IR35
We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager with electronics project management experience to join an innovative technology business delivering complex hardware and software product development programmes within the critical communications sector.
This is an exciting opportunity to lead high-visibility projects across the full product lifecycle — from concept through to volume production — working with cross-functional engineering and commercial teams in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
The Opportunity
As Senior Project Manager, you will take ownership of complex new product development projects involving embedded software, electronics, hardware, and integrated platform solutions. You will be responsible for delivering programmes to scope, time, budget, and quality while managing risks, stakeholders, resources, and delivery teams.
You’ll collaborate closely with Engineering, Product Strategy, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Finance, and Sales teams across a technically advanced organisation
Key Responsibilities
Lead complex hardware and embedded software development programmes from concept to production
Manage project scope, budgets, timelines, risks, and dependencies
Drive delivery using Agile and Waterfall methodologies
Coordinate cross-functional teams across Hardware, Software, Manufacturing, and Product functions
Lead regular project governance and stakeholder meetings
Ensure effective resource planning and team performance
Manage project risks, escalations, and mitigation activities
Promote high-performing team culture and operational efficiency
Maintain adherence to project management best practices and quality standardsRequired Experience & Skills
Extensive experience delivering complex technical development projects
Strong background managing electronics projects with both hardware and software dependencies
Experience delivering embedded, platform, or application software solutions
Proven track record in Agile and Waterfall environments
Strong stakeholder management and leadership capability
Experience working within multidisciplinary engineering environments
Knowledge of software configuration management and CI workflows
Excellent communication and organisational skillsQualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related discipline (or equivalent experience)
Project Management certification such as PRINCE2, APM, SAFe, IPMA is desirableDesirable Experience
Telecommunications or communications products / projects
Regulatory approvals (EMC, Safety)
Manufacturing or cost-sensitive product environments
Multi-site or international team delivery
Understanding of commercial and financial driversIf you are an experienced Senior Project Manager from the electronics / embedded software environment with a strong technical delivery background and enjoy working on innovative, mission-critical technology programmes, we would love to hear from you