Senior Project Manager

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Sedgefield
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Engineering
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SKILLS

Project Management Risk Management Stakeholder Management Budget Management RF Systems Engineering Space & Defence Programmes MS Project Security Clearance (SC)

FULL DESCRIPTION

Senior Project Manager

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead complex projects in space payload development, defence technology programmes, and satellite communications. This hybrid role is based in Sedgefield, England, United Kingdom (or Cambridge).

  • Work Type: Hybrid
  • Job Type: Full-time
  • Experience Level: Mid-Senior level
  • Salary: Not specified (competitive package)
  • Contact: Bruce Mair ([contact hidden]) – not an email

About [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] designs and manufactures advanced RF, microwave and mmWave technologies for mission-critical communications and connectivity applications. Our products and solutions support customers in aerospace, defence, space, telecommunications and critical infrastructure markets.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the end-to-end lifecycle of complex projects in space payload and defence systems.
  • Be the focal point for project performance, both internally and externally.
  • Ensure delivery to scope, schedule, budget and quality requirements.
  • Act as primary point of contact for customers, partners and internal stakeholders.
  • Prepare and present project updates, reviews and reports.
  • Manage project budgets, forecasts and cost tracking.
  • Develop detailed project plans, schedules, budgets and risk assessments.
  • Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams across RF, mechanical, filter, software, supply chain, manufacturing and quality.
  • Identify, assess and mitigate technical and programmatic risks.
  • Support Business Development and Bid Management teams in preparing proposals.

Essential Criteria

  • Proven success delivering highly complex, time-critical engineering projects in space, defence or satellite communications sectors.
  • Strong engineering background or experience managing multi-disciplinary technical teams.
  • Proven experience delivering RF-based systems (satellite communications, radar, payload RF chains or EW systems).
  • Excellent communication, influencing, leadership and problem-solving skills.
  • Proficient using MS Project, Primavera and Jira.
  • Knowledge of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, PRINCE2 or APMP).
  • Strong stakeholder management ability.
  • Eligible for UK Security Clearance (SC).
  • High level of experience in project or engineering management.

Benefits

We recognise the value of exceptional talent. This role is backed by an outstanding salary and benefits package, benchmarked close to the top of the sector. For further details, please call Bruce Mair ([contact hidden]).

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] plc is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates. If you require adjustments during the interview process, please let us know.

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