Senior Project Manager

Socode are partnering with a Cambridge-based technology company developing advanced industrial systems used in high-performance manufacturing environments. As they invest in their operational capability, they're looking for a Technical Project Manager to lead delivery of a growing portfolio of engineering, CAPEX and continuous improvement projects. Sitting within the operations function, this role is the link between engineering teams, business stakeholders and external suppliers. You'll take projects from definition through to completion, keeping scope, cost and timelines under control throughout.What will you be doing?Managing end-to-end delivery of technical projects across operations and engineeringDefining project scope, goals, timelines and deliverables with input from key stakeholdersMaintaining project plans, risk registers, resource requirements and financial forecastsActing as the primary point of contact for your projects, communicating technical concepts clearly to varied audiencesWorking with engineering teams to shape solutions and ensure relevant standards are metChampioning technical documentation and driving robust engineering change controlBringing agile ways of working into an established stage-gated delivery frameworkIdentifying and managing risks and issues before they affect deliveryCoordinating third-party vendors and suppliers where projects require external inputDriving continuous improvement in both project outcomes and delivery processWhat are they looking for?5–8 years' project management experience delivering technical projectsA technical background, with the credibility to work closely with engineering teamsExperience applying agile methods, ideally within a wider structured delivery environmentStrong organisation, planning and prioritisation skills, with genuine attention to detailConfident stakeholder management and clear written and verbal communicationPractical problem-solving approach and a focus on on-time, on-budget deliveryNice to haveDegree in an Engineering or Science disciplinePMP, PRINCE2 or Agile certificationExperience with Jira and MS Project (onsite training available)Exposure to CAPEX projects, continuous improvement programmes or manufacturing operations