Project Manager - Software Development

We have an exciting opportunity for a Project Manager focusing on Software Development, to join the Software group at 42T. You will lead and run development projects with significant software content.,

• Project management, responsibilities include:


• Define resource requirements.


• Act as the main point of client liaison during project delivery.


• Often be the technical lead on a project.


• Plan and cost new projects and author project proposals, taking input from relevant colleagues, clients and suppliers including subject matter experts and the sales team.


• Manage project risks and escalate if appropriate.


• Facilitate project progress meetings with the project team.


• Contribute to creative problem solutions.


• Lead communications with suppliers and clients.


• Contribute to sales activities, marketing materials and the Quality Management System as required. Report project progress to internal stakeholders and clients.
  
  Degree in electronic or software engineering, computer science, physics or similar., Experience managing the development of firmware for embedded products and systems employing wired or wireless communications, sensors, user interfaces and control.


• Knowledge and experience of software development best practice such as test-driven development, agile, continuous integration and unit testing. Experience and knowledge of version control systems and containerisation.


• Knowledge and understanding of the software development life-cycle.


• Understanding of the process for building in software quality from the outset through design, implementation and the use of appropriate tools and processes.


• Experience capturing product requirements, and planning and estimating software development work.


• Ability to apply scientific/engineering principles and creativity across a wide variety of problems.


Desirable:

• Experience delivering medical electrical/electronic-based medical devices including knowledge of IEC62304 for medical software life cycle process.


Independent Working:

Essential:

• Ability to work independently with minimal direction and supervision.


• Undertake tasks both within and outside your core area of competence with the judgement to seek advice when needed.


• Capability of working with customers and clients to define requirements. From the requirements able to define tasks, estimate task duration and establish dependencies between tasks.


• Self-starter who is happy to put forward and promote their own ideas.


Verbal and Written Communication Skills:
Essential:

• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.


• Ability to explain technical work to colleagues, clients and non-technical people.


• Experience writing technical reports and presenting technical content to larger groups., A passion and talent for engineering, product development and creative problem solving.


• Attention to detail.


• Good problem-solving skills.


• Motivated to produce high quality work.


• Good interpersonal skills - the ability to engage with colleagues on all levels.


• Flexible approach to changing work tasks.


• Innovative mindset.


• Willingness to travel.
  
  42 Technology is a successful and growing consultancy specialising in innovation, design, and development. Our work with world leading clients in a range of industries takes products and processes from ideas to reality. We have built a reputation for challenging the status quo and finding creative and pragmatic solutions to difficult technical problems.