R&D Project Manager Role Overview The R&D Project Manager is responsible for the on-time, on-budget and on-spec delivery of business-critical engineering projects, including electronics hardware, embedded software and system control software. · Role located in Lewes, East Sussex at one of the organisation’s 3 global R&D centres · Reporting to the Director of Project Management and the Global Project Management team · Working closely the Head of R&D Key Responsibilities · Manage R&D Projects in line with company project management processes · and values · Ensure clear communication / reporting on project status, highlighting project · risks and opportunities · Reporting of project status up to CTO / CEO level · Initiate process / tool and method improvement activities to deliver measurable improvements in project delivery · Ensure process synchronisation with Global Project Management team Experience and Skills Required · Strong background in managing multiple engineering projects with a particular focus on R&D · Experience in Agile project management methodologies – expertise in the use of JIRA or similar tools will be advantageous · A confident self-starter - you will be able to quickly establish yourself as part of the R&D department and manage projects with authority and diplomacy · An excellent communicator - you have a proven track record of driving complex technical projects in a technology business to meet key deliverables Education & Qualifications · Degree in a relevant subject such as Engineering / Computer Science / Mathematics or be able to demonstrate equivalent experience · Possession of a Project Management qualification such as PRINCE2 or APM would be desirable · Technical training will be provided on the company’s technology and product range