About the job

Description

We’re building something powerful. Let’s build it together.

We've delivered high-performance embedded computing solutions for four decades across industries including defence, telecoms, and aerospace. We’re proud to be experts in what we do and are looking for a Project Manager to join our brilliant team.

The Role

Reporting into the Programme Manager, the successful applicant will be responsible for leading the projects throughout the development lifecycle, from bid stage to completion.

This role requires someone who has a good understanding of engineering organisations as well as project management acumen, to ensure maximum revenue, cash and margins.

This is a fast paced and varied role and is a fantastic opportunity for a Project Manager who is looking to get stuck in and make a real impact to the project deliverables and wider businesses success! This role can be based at our Colchester or Theale site (occasional travel be may required to the other site) on a hybrid basis working 37.5 hours per week.

What will I be delivering?

Key duties may include, but not limited to:

• Project management for the development of Single Board Computers, Embedded Software and Systems from bids through to final product review, including initial customer deliveries.
• Successfully manage project implementation, project portfolio management, workload management, MS Project Schedules, project time recording, cost and project structures.
• Monitoring overall progress and initiating corrective action where necessary, including the development of contingency plans.
• Coordinate and manage product baseline evolution and embodiment from design through to assembly.
• Ensure each project is compliant with requirements and quality standards.

What’s in it for me?

As we strive to stay at the bleeding edge of technology, you will play a crucial role in driving the business project deliverables forward. With exposure at all levels across the business, you will be encouraged to make this role your own and challenge the status quo. As we enter this exciting period of new sectors and technologies, you will be part of a great team who will support you throughout, therefore, as we continue to grow as a company, so will you!

What do I need to bring with me?

Demonstrated knowledge and experience

• Proven track record of successfully managing engineering projects from conception to delivery, ensuring maximum revenue.
• Strong knowledge or project management methodologies and software.
• Good understanding of project management in relation to engineering, specifically in electronics/software/systems.
• Demonstrated experience in cost and risk management.

Technical skills and qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Project.
• BEng/MEng/MSc in Electrical/Electronics/Computer Engineering or similar/equivalent discipline.

Behavioural competencies

• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail and the ability to think critically.
• Strong delegation with the ability to effectively coordinate teams across departments.

What sort of people are we looking for?

• You have fearless curiosity, embracing change as the catalyst for progress and performance.
• You’re committed to the customer and delivering great service.
• You are agile in the way that you work and are able to work at pace. You're always considering how to work smarter to go above and beyond for our customers.
• You want to try new things, learn, and are not afraid to fail.
• You love technology and are passionate about what we do.

Benefits for Working at Concurrent

• 25 days holidays + bank holidays and holiday purchase scheme.
• Annual profit share bonus.
• Cycle to work, Home & Tech and car salary sacrifice schemes.
• Death in service benefit & income protection.
• Employee assistance programme and virtual GP.
• Employee referral scheme.
• Enhanced parental leave.
• Generous company pension scheme with up to 10% employer contribution.
• One paid volunteering day per year.
• Private Health Insurance through Bupa.
• YuLife wellbeing app.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and believe in the power of a diverse, inclusive team. We welcome all applications from all suitably qualified people, regardless of race, sex, disability, religion / belief, sexual orientation or age.

Please let us know if you require anything which would enable your success throughout our interview process.