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Project Manager

UK - Chelmsford (TDY)💼 Full-time🗓 2026-08-24 → 2026-09-26

Core

Manage strategic R&D and customer-funded projects for high-performance imaging sensors and sub-systems used in space science, earth observation, and high energy physics.

Role type

Senior Project Manager (R&D & Production)

Builds

Imaging sensors (CCD, CMOS, IR), sub-systems, and focal plane solutions for space and scientific applications.

Domain

Aerospace, defense, space science, earth observation, high energy physics

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure

Required skills

Cross-functional team leadership, project lifecycle management (bid to production), risk management, budget monitoring, stakeholder management, MS Project proficiency, scope control

Preferred skills

SAP knowledge, project management certifications

Technologies

MS Project, MS Project Server, SAP

Responsibilities

Manage cross-functional teams of 10+ engineers to deliver projects on time, to cost, and quality; Lead Phase Gate Reviews; Prepare and present project dashboards to Senior Leadership; Interface with Finance to monitor budget and risk exposure; Collaborate with Business Development and Engineering to develop technical/commercial solutions.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership

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