Senior Project Manager

Socode are partnering with a Cambridge-based technology company developing advanced industrial systems used in high-performance manufacturing environments. As they invest in their operational capability, they're looking for a Technical Project Manager to lead delivery of a growing portfolio of engineering, CAPEX and continuous improvement projects. Sitting within the operations function, this role is the link between engineering teams, business stakeholders and external suppliers. You'll take projects from definition through to completion, keeping scope, cost and timelines under control throughout.

What will you be doing?

Managing end-to-end delivery of technical projects across operations and engineering
Defining project scope, goals, timelines and deliverables with input from key stakeholders
Maintaining project plans, risk registers, resource requirements and financial forecasts
Acting as the primary point of contact for your projects, communicating technical concepts clearly to varied audiences
Working with engineering teams to shape solutions and ensure relevant standards are met
Championing technical documentation and driving robust engineering change control
Bringing agile ways of working into an established stage-gated delivery framework
Identifying and managing risks and issues before they affect delivery
Coordinating third-party vendors and suppliers where projects require external input
Driving continuous improvement in both project outcomes and delivery processWhat are they looking for?

5–8 years' project management experience delivering technical projects
A technical background, with the credibility to work closely with engineering teams
Experience applying agile methods, ideally within a wider structured delivery environment
Strong organisation, planning and prioritisation skills, with genuine attention to detail
Confident stakeholder management and clear written and verbal communication
Practical problem-solving approach and a focus on on-time, on-budget deliveryNice to have

Degree in an Engineering or Science discipline
PMP, PRINCE2 or Agile certification
Experience with Jira and MS Project (onsite training available)
Exposure to CAPEX projects, continuous improvement programmes or manufacturing operations