Job Description
Our client, based in Cambridge is seeking a Project Manager to work in a dynamic environment, leading teams innovating on a variety of technologies applied to different market sectors. You will have experience of either project managing small-medium sized projects, or of team leading a discipline (e.g. software) within a larger new product development project. You will work in a dynamic environment where you will have the autonomy and freedom to set-up and lead teams of world-class graduate engineers.
Main Responsibilities:
* Support business developers to define projects to meet the needs of prospective clients
* Lead and motivate multi-disciplinary teams of engineers to deliver these projects
* Report project status to clients, both written and verbally
Qualifications, Experience and Skills:
* Good degree in Engineering.
* Experience of either project managing small-medium sized projects, or of team leading a discipline (e.g. software) within a larger new product development project.
* Experience in planning tasks, then tracking the progress of a team to deliver against those tasks, addressing issues as they arise.
* Understanding of, and an empathy with software development.
* A desire to pursue a professional Programme Management career.
* Strong time management, organised, interpersonal skills and leadership ability.
* Client exposure would be an advantage