About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee multiple product development projects, managing schedules, risks, and cross-disciplinary teams to deliver on-time and within scope.
The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of structured project management methodologies using established frameworks and gate review processes.
* Lead cross-functional project teams across engineering, quality, manufacturing, and supply chain disciplines.
* Apply structured project management practices including planning, scheduling, risk management, issue tracking, resource allocation, and budget control.
* Use and enforce a gate review process to drive project delivery and ensure stage-gate compliance.
* Monitor project progress and provide regular status updates to senior management and stakeholders.
* Facilitate communication between engineering teams and internal manufacturing partners, including test engineering and new product introduction (NPI).
* Manage changes to project scope, schedule, and costs using appropriate change control processes.
* Ensure compliance with regulatory and safety standards relevant to life safety products.
* Contribute to the continuous improvement of project delivery processes and tools.
Requirements
To be successful in this role, you will require:
* A minimum of 5 years' experience in a project management role, ideally in electronics product development.
* A 3rd level qualification (Bachelors degree or higher) in Engineering, Science, or Technology discipline.
* Formal project management qualification (e.g. PMP, Prince2, or equivalent) PMP certification preferred.
* Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies is desirable.
* Proven experience in managing cross-functional product development projects using structured methodologies.
* Familiarity with the following development domains is strongly desired: Electronic hardware design and development Embedded firmware and software Mechanical product design Cloud communication protocols and IoT data platforms Laboratory validation, testing, and certification processes
Desirable Skills and Attributes
The following skills and attributes would be beneficial:
* Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
* Ability to work on multiple projects and manage competing priorities
* Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
* Experience working in regulated industries (e.g. life safety, medical, industrial controls)
* Proficient with project management tools such as MS Project, Jira, Confluence, or equivalent
* Experience with product lifecycle management (PLM) systems