Project Manager

We're looking for a proactive and collaborative Project Manager to join a multidisciplinary engineering team delivering innovative technology solutions. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who thrives in a fast-paced technical environment and enjoys working closely with engineers to bring complex products from concept through to production.

You'll play a central role in driving projects forward, removing blockers, coordinating teams, and ensuring clear communication across stakeholders. This is not just a reporting role; it's about enabling delivery and making things happen.

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with engineering teams to understand project goals, technical challenges, and dependencies
• Manage end-to-end project delivery across software, electronics, and mechanical development
• Coordinate projects against budgets, timelines, and quality expectations
• Facilitate sprint planning and project meetings with a strong focus on outcomes
• Ensure effective communication between internal teams, suppliers, and external stakeholders
• Track progress and provide clear reporting to senior management
• Support the successful transition of products into production
• Produce and maintain project documentation
• Help define and document product requirements through stakeholder engagement
• Provide occasional support at external events when required
• Participate in ongoing training and development

Experience & Skills:

• Experience managing projects within engineering or product development environments
• Strong understanding of engineering workflows and best practices
• Experience across full product development lifecycles within a structured quality system
• Familiarity with stage-gate processes and exposure to Agile methodologies
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and priorities

Qualifications:

• Degree (or equivalent) in Engineering or a related discipline

Highly Desirable:

• Experience managing technical projects in electronics, embedded systems, or software
• Exposure to technologies such as embedded systems, RF, DSP, networking, Linux, or similar

Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.