Technical Project Manager (Communication Systems)
Core
Planning, coordinating, and overseeing engineering activities throughout the bid and project lifecycle for complex systems to ensure delivery within agreed cost, schedule, quality, and performance requirements.
Role type
Senior Technical Project Manager (Systems Engineering)
Builds
Engineering solutions for aerospace, defence, security, and digital identity sectors
Domain
Aerospace, Defence, Cybersecurity, Communication Systems
Required skills
Systems engineering lifecycle management, multidisciplinary team coordination, engineering risk management, stakeholder requirement validation, change control processes, technical documentation production, wireless communication systems expertise, Agile/SAFe methodologies
Preferred skills
PMP certification, membership in professional engineering organizations (e.g., INCOSE), experience with satellite communications
Technologies
Chorus, Agile, SAFe, Scrum
Responsibilities
Define engineering work breakdown structures, resource plans, schedules, and KPIs; Lead multidisciplinary collaboration to resolve technical interfaces and manage customer expectations; Oversee engineering development, integration, verification, validation, qualification, and commissioning activities; Monitor progress against approved baselines and manage scope changes; Coordinate Work Package Managers and IVVQ Manager to achieve milestones; Promote lessons learnt and continuous improvement; Support development of engineering policies and standards.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC