Technical Project Manager

Productive Machines develops advanced industrial software that improves machining performance, productivity, and manufacturing decision-making in complex production environments.Our physics-AI technologies sit at the intersection of software, AI, engineering, and real-world machining production, helping manufacturers unlock machining capacity, reduce cycle times, eliminate chatter vibration, and improve process stability across high-value manufacturing operations.We are a growing deep-tech company working with industrial customers, machine tool partners, and manufacturing organisations where projects must deliver measurable impact on the shop floor.As we scale, we are looking for a Technical Project Manager to help coordinate and deliver a mix of:customer-facing industrial pilot projectscollaborative R&D programmes involving industrial and academic partnerscomplex internal software and product delivery programmesThis is a hands-on, high-visibility role suited to someone who enjoys operating in fast-moving technical start-up environments and helping bring structure, momentum, and delivery focus across multidisciplinary teams.The RoleYou will act as a central coordination point across software engineering, product development, customers, manufacturing partners, and commercial teams. The role combines:technical project deliverycustomer coordinationoperational organisationstakeholder managementwithin a scaling industrial software business.This is not a purely administrative PM role.Key ResponsibilitiesProject DeliveryCoordinate internal software and product development projects across engineering and product teamsManage customer-facing pilot projects, onboarding activities, software deployments, and technical integrationsSupport delivery of Innovate UK and other collaborative R&D projects involving external partnersDefine and track project scope, timelines, milestones, risks, budgets, and dependenciesEnsure projects remain aligned to delivery priorities, defined budgets, and commercial objectivesCustomer & Stakeholder CoordinationAct as a key interface between engineering, product, commercial teams, customers, and external partnersRun project meetings, planning sessions, delivery reviews, and progress updatesEnsure customer expectations are managed clearly and professionallySupport management reporting and project status visibilityManufacturing & Technical EnvironmentWork closely with customers operating CNC machining and manufacturing environmentsDevelop an understanding of machining workflows, CAM software, production constraints, and industrial customer requirementsHelp translate technical and operational requirements into structured project plans and actionable tasksProcess & Operational ImprovementHelp improve project management processes, reporting, introduction of standards and tools, and delivery coordination as the company scalesEnsure documentation, actions, decisions, and lessons learned are captured effectivelySupport prioritisation and coordination across multiple concurrent internal and external projects, including roadmap developmentRequirementsRequired Experience & SkillsProven senior-level experience in managing technical, software, engineering, or industrial projectsProven experience coordinating both internal and customer-facing projectsComfortable working with technical engineering teams and external customer technical and senior-level stakeholdersEligible to work in the UKLive within commuting distance of the AMP Centre, RotherhamHighly DesirableExperience within manufacturing, machining, industrial automation, engineering software, or Industry 4.0 environmentsFamiliarity with CNC machining, CAM systems, or production operationsExperience working with industrial software or technical productsExperience supporting grant-funded or collaborative R&D projectsFamiliarity with Agile workflows and tools such as Jira, Confluence, or BitbucketFormal PM qualifications (PRINCE2, Agile, PMP, Scrum, etc.) beneficial but not essentialBenefitsWhat We OfferOptions for the right candidate, dependent on experienceOpportunity to work at the forefront of AI-driven industrial technologyHigh-impact role within a growing deep-tech companyExposure to advanced manufacturing and cutting-edge industrial softwareCollaborative engineering-led culture with significant ownership and visibilityPrivate medical insurance, life assurance, and contributory pension schemeFlexible working arrangements where appropriate