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About Us
At Steatite, we design, manufacture, and supply advanced technology solutions " from industrial embedded computing and custom lithium battery packs to secure communications, antennas, and imaging systems.
Our innovations operate in some of the world’s most demanding environments. From the ocean floor to the edge of space, Steatite technology ensures critical systems perform reliably, consistently, and safely " 24/7. Whether enabling scientific discovery in extreme conditions, transmitting high-bandwidth data across challenging terrain, processing vast volumes of traffic data, or supporting secure transactions on the move, our solutions are built to perform when it matters most.
From day one, you will be part of an organisation that prioritises your safety and wellbeing, values your contribution, and is committed to making your career both rewarding and impactful.
Looking for more than just your next role? Join us in the beautiful rolling hills of Herefordshire, where you can combine an exciting career with an exceptional quality of life. We welcome applications from across the UK, and relocation support is available for eligible candidates, subject to individual circumstances and business requirements.
The Role
We are looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager to join Steatite Antennas in Leominster.
Reporting to the General Manager, this is a customer-facing role with line management responsibility, focused on delivering multiple complex technical projects across engineering and manufacturing environments. You will be responsible for managing projects end-to-end, ensuring strong governance, stakeholder engagement and delivery against cost, quality and timescale objectives.
This role requires a confident and commercially aware project professional who can build strong customer relationships, manage suppliers and lead cross-functional teams to successful project delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and deliver multiple complex technical projects from initiation through to completion
- Develop and manage project plans, budgets, milestones, risk registers and reporting activities
- Manage project scope, commercial performance and change control processes
- Track project expenditure and ensure delivery against agreed objectives
- Lead cross-functional teams, technical resources and third-party suppliers
- Build and maintain strong customer and stakeholder relationships
- Manage supplier performance, timelines and deliverables
- Ensure projects align with company quality standards and ISO requirements
- Escalate project risks and support continuous improvement activities
- Support governance, lessons learned and best practice project delivery
Skills & Experience
- Proven experience managing multiple complex technical or engineering projects
- APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ) or equivalent
- Advanced Microsoft Project skills
- Experience managing project budgets and commercial performance
- Strong stakeholder, supplier and customer management experience
- Experience leading cross-functional teams within technical or engineering environments
- Strong communication, organisation and problem-solving skills
- APM PPQ or Chartered Project Professional (ChPP)
- ERP experience within engineering or manufacturing environments
- Experience with Microsoft Planner and/or Dynamics 365
Why Join Us
- Opportunity to lead technically complex and high-impact projects within a growing engineering business
- Work closely with customers, suppliers and cross-functional technical teams
- Play a key role in delivering advanced antenna, communication and embedded technology solutions
- Influence project delivery standards, governance and continuous improvement activities
- Join a collaborative environment focused on innovation, technical excellence and operational quality
- Opportunity to broaden leadership capability and contribute to projects supporting critical industries and demanding environments
Benefits For You
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EV Salary Sacrifice Scheme
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26 Days Annual Leave Plus Bank Holidays + More For Length of Service
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Pensions Plan
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Company Sick Pay Scheme
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Life Assurance Scheme
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Profit Share Scheme
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All Employee Share Plan
We are an equal opportunity employer fostering an inclusive recruitment experience for all candidates.
