Programme Manager
Main purpose of the job
Managing challenging and often complex product and system developments for clients in a wide range of market sectors. Offering a high level of diversity and interest, the role will include interworking with other seniors within the Products and Systems Division to develop relationships with prospective clients and identification of new business opportunities.
Type of work undertaken by the division/group
The Products and Systems Division currently has approximately 70 people and develops advanced products in a number of industry areas. Our business is developed through proactive campaigns in the following fields: Transport Systems, Industrial and Commercial Systems, Consumer Products, Defence and Security Systems, Semiconductor Systems. Our development teams are sourced from skills-led groups, consisting of Radio Sensing, Electromechanical Design, Software, Digital ASICs and Programme Managers, each group offering a range of engineering disciplines.
We combine highly creative lateral thinking with excellent technical skills and a broad base of industry experience to form multidisciplinary development teams. Our work ranges from undertaking complete product developments from concept to market, to providing consulting services for our clients on their technology, strategy or development processes.
You will have the opportunity to work on a diverse range of programmes. Recent examples of our work include a number of radar sensors, development of a family of signal processor cores, a high-speed optical sensing system, a portable system for compatibility testing of motorway signage, an intelligent domestic iron, a gourmet coffee dispensing machine, a scientific instrument with precise temperature control and complete mobile telephone handsets.
Specific responsibilities
Managing projects across a range of industry areas, typically consisting of multidisciplinary teams (including hardware, software, digital signal processing, mechanics and production engineering).
The position involves the management of projects through the complete development lifecycle, from requirements definition through to final delivery. You will be involved in proposal preparation, selection of the team, negotiations with 3rd parties, managing concept generation, analysis of the system architecture, liaison across engineering disciplines and the specification, implementation and testing of the design.
You will manage projects typically in the region £100,000 to £3,000,000 that require delivery within tight timescales and budgets, managing both internal and external resources.
You will also make a significant contribution to our business development activities through supporting our campaign managers. You will develop your own relationships with clients and will be able to respond to their needs, recognise sales opportunities and use your commercial skills to negotiate contract terms and conditions with the support of our business office.
Minimum requirements
A good degree in engineering, plus substantial industrial experience working in product / system design and development. Proven track record in the management of large multi-disciplinary projects (mechanics, electronics, RF, analogue, software).
Other attributes:
- Understanding of the product development process in a relevant industry
- Experience in a particular industry area, with an interest in using your management skills across a range of industries
- Experience in managing products through to manufacture
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
- Your project management experience should be underpinned by technical expertise in a relevant field
Future Prospects
Cambridge Consultants is committed to developing its employees’careers and has a flexible policy for individual capabilities and preferences. Promotion is linked to merit.
Employment benefits
- Good salaries, based on merit and reviewed annually
- Bonus scheme in addition to basic salary
- Flexible working hours
- Free lunches and refreshments
- Private medical insurance and company sickness scheme
- Pension scheme including free life assurance
- 25 days annual holiday plus bank holidays
- Assistance in relocation if applicable
- Active social committee
- Well equipped and pleasantly situated building on the Cambridge Science Park
- Above all, real responsibility for real business problems, with good career prospects based on merit
- Excellent career development and training opportunities
To apply, send your CV to: UKrecruitment@CambridgeConsultants.com