Technical project & programme managers Work, Jobs in Rayleigh, Ess (with Salaries)

Project Manager
Hochiki Group —Rochester
- £57,500 - £62,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- PMP
- Continuous improvement
- Employee assistance programme
- Referral programme
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3d
Senior Project Manager
Leonardo UK Ltd —Basildon
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Conflict management
- Leadership
- Flexible schedule
- Referral programme
9d
Project Manager
QinetiQ —Shoeburyness
- £50,400 - £56,000 a year
- Full-time
- Project management
Project Engineering Lead - Test Solutions
Leonardo UK Ltd —Basildon
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- Communication skills
- Flexible schedule
- Referral programme
12d
Project Engineering Manager
Leonardo UK Ltd —Basildon
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Continuous improvement
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Flexible schedule
- Referral programme
Project Engineering Manager - Test Solutions
Leonardo UK Ltd —Basildon
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- Communication skills
- Flexible schedule
- Referral programme
12d
Manufacturing Project Lead
Leonardo UK Ltd —Basildon
- £53,269 - £64,500 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Office
- Project management
- Manufacturing
- Flexible schedule
- Referral programme
Senior Project Manager
Fiserv —Basildon
- Full-time
- PMP
Project Engineering Lead
Leonardo UK Ltd —Basildon
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- Communication skills
- Flexible schedule
- Referral programme
Software Upgrade Coordinator
System C —Brentwood
- Weekend availability
- Communication skills
Project Manager
University of East London —London
- £53,040 - £60,752 a year
- University
- Leadership
- Communication skills
10d
Solution Train Engineer
Fiserv —Basildon
- Full-time
- Agile
- Communication skills
- SDLC
Service Delivery Manager - ServiceNow
Laing O'Rourke —Dartford
- Continuous improvement
- Agile
- Communication skills
Solutions Manager
Sierra Nevada Corporation Mission Systems UK,LTD —Colchester
- Full-time
- Computer Science
- Engineering
- Business development
- Employee assistance programme
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Project Manager

Hochiki Group -
Rochester

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Job details

Full-time
£57,500 - £62,000 a year
3 days ago

Benefits

Cycle to work scheme
Company pension
Company events
Employee assistance programme
Referral programme

Qualifications

Jira
Microsoft Powerpoint
Technical project or programme management experience
Waterfall
Stakeholder collaboration
PMP
Stakeholder liaison
Microsoft Office Suite
ISO 9001
Project team management
Product development
Continuous improvement
Risk management
Project schedule tracking
Agile
Multidisciplinary collaboration
Microsoft Project
Project management experience

Full job description

Project Manager

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Working for Global Research and Development

This is an exciting opportunity to join our Global Research and Development (R&D) Team. At Global R&D, we create innovative life safety products, including fire panels, devices and detectors for customers around the world. We provide a welcoming environment where our employees focus is on the design and development of new products that have a tangible, positive impact on people’s lives. This role presents an opportunity to make a significant contribution to the success of the team and to help shape its future direction.

Department: Global Research and Development (R&D)

Location: Rochester

Role Purpose

As a Project Manager, you’ll be responsible for guiding cross-functional teams through the New Product Introduction (NPI) Process, ensuring that projects are delivered on time, within scope and within budget. You’ll own project delivery from initial concept through to customer release, acting as the central point of contact throughout the project lifecycle.

You’ll work closely with both technical and commercial stakeholders to drive projects to completion. Taking ownership, providing clarity and adapting to changing business priorities will be key to your success. If you’re passionate about problem-solving and delivering meaningful change, this could be the role for you.

Who you’ll report to: R&D Director

What you’ll do:

Scoping: Work closely with technical, product, QA and Approvals to define the project scope. Manage changing business priorities and requirements, making informed trade-offs to balance time, cost and quality.

Delivery strategy: Translate business objectives into clear goals, success criteria and milestones.
Project Coordination: Co-ordinate cross-functional delivery teams such as Product Management, Software, Hardware, Verification, Quality, Approvals, Procurement and Production Engineering.
Project Roadmap: Define realistic timelines and roadmaps. Track progress using tools like Jira and Zoho Projects. Deliver accurate project status reports to stakeholders and senior Management.

Risk Management: Proactively identify project dependencies, risks and blockers. Work closely with stakeholders to define and implement appropriate solutions.
Stakeholder Communication: Communicate clearly and effectively, influencing stakeholders at all levels, from engineering teams through to senior leadership.

Process Improvement: Drive continuous process improvement and adoption. Implement practical strategies to improve planning, delivery and execution.

What we’re looking for:

Qualifications

Essential:
- Formal Project management qualification (PRINCE2, APMP, PMP) or relevant degree
Desirable:
- Degree/HND in an IT, Software, Electronics, Computer Science related field (or equivalent)

Skills & Experience

Essential
- Strong planning, prioritisation and execution skills.
- Demonstrate experience managing multiple complex projects in parallel.
- Confident challenging technical stakeholders to ensure timelines are realistic.
- Strong experience using project planning and delivery tools like Zoho Projects and Jira.
- Proficient using Microsoft Office Suite including Project, Excel, PowerPoint.

Desirable
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Project Manager within a technical environment.
- Experience working in a regulated or compliance-driven indust
- Experience working in a fast-paced or a startup environment is highly valued.
- A technical background in electronics, software engineering, or a related discipline.
- Experience of electronics and/or software product development lifecycles.
- Knowledge of Waterfall & Agile delivery frameworks.
- Understanding of ISO 9001 requirements

Personal qualities

Ownership: Take accountability and proactively drive projects to successful completion.
Communication: Communicate complex information clearly and confidently.
Adaptability: Remain calm under pressure, responding positively to evolving business priorities.
Collaborative: Build trust and improve collaboration between cross-functional teams.
Problem-Solving: Evaluate complex issues and propose practical solutions.
Continuous Improvement: Embrace change, actively seek feedback and identify new improvement opportunities.

What We Offer:

Working hours: Monday-Thursday: 08:30-17:00, Friday: 08:30-16:00 (Hybrid working available)
24 days holiday
Workplace pension scheme
Enhanced Parental Leave
Employee Assistance Programme (LifeWorks)
Unlimited access to 24/7 GP and wellbeing experts (Smart Health)
Access to Rewards Gateway which offers exclusive discounts and savings on a variety of products and services
Financial well-being scheme (Salary Finance)
Employee Referral Scheme
Free Mental Health First Aid courses (M.H.F.A.)
Life Assurance
SmartTech
Cycle to work scheme
Employee Mortgage Services
Internal Trainings
Company Events
Volunteering Program
Long Service Awards

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