Project Manager (Software)

Software Project Manager – Embedded Software & R&D Projects

Hybrid | Up to £80,000 | 🛰 Cutting-Edge Radar Tech | 🔐 SC Eligible

Looking for a chance to lead multiple complex engineering projects - right at the heart of real-world innovation in radar, comms, and autonomous defence systems? This one’s for you.

The Role

I’m working with a specialist consultancy at the forefront of embedded systems, RF design, and high-integrity signal processing - and they’re growing fast.

They’re now hiring a Software Project Manager to take ownership of multiple software-led engineering projects, working closely with embedded, electronics, and systems teams.

If you’ve worked in R&D-heavy environments , and love managing fast-paced projects that push technical boundaries, this is your chance to do just that - all while contributing to next-gen radar systems with critical counter-UAV applications.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead the delivery of software-driven engineering projects , many with embedded or electronics components
• Work across multiple concurrent projects - with a mix of client-facing and internal R&D programmes
• Collaborate with embedded developers, systems engineers, and stakeholders from sales to exec level
• Apply Agile and structured PM tools (Jira, WBS, Microsoft Project)
• Travel occasionally to UK and international customers

What You'll Need

• Experience managing technical software development projects - ideally in engineering or R&D-focused environments
• Comfortable leading in a consultancy or fast-paced multi-project setting
• UK national with ability to obtain full SC clearance (mandatory)

Why This Role?

• 💷 Up to £80,000 base salary
• 🌍 Hybrid working – 3 days a week onsite near Cambridge
• 📡 Projects include radar, autonomous platforms, IoT, and comms
• 🚀 Real technical influence - you’ll work directly with project sponsors, engineers, and innovation leaders
• 📈 A company known for solving the industry’s hardest engineering problems

If you’re a software-savvy PM who thrives on variety, complexity, and working with high-calibre engineering teams - this is the kind of role that doesn’t come around often.

Interested? Click apply for immediate review