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Lead the Delivery of Next-Generation Technology Programmes
About the Role
Are you an experienced Project Manager looking to take the next step towards Programme Management?
Solsta’s Design & Manufacturing Division is seeking a Project Manager to lead the delivery of customer-funded engineering projects across biomedical instrumentation, photonics, optoelectronics, defence electro-optical systems, and laser rangefinder technologies. This role offers a clear progression path into Programme Management as the division continues to grow.
You will work closely with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and commercial teams to manage projects through their full lifecycle, ensuring delivery to schedule, budget, quality, and customer expectations while maintaining governance of Solsta’s ISO13485-aligned NPD/NPI processes.
Responsibilities
You will be responsible for:
- Managing complex engineering projects from initiation through to manufacturing transfer.
- Leading project planning, scheduling, risk management, and resource coordination.
- Coordinating multidisciplinary teams across design, electronics, mechanical, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain functions.
- Driving project governance and ensuring adherence to structured NPD/NPI processes.
- Managing project risks, dependencies, and stakeholder expectations.
- Supporting technical reviews, validation activities, and manufacturing readiness assessments.
- Providing structured reporting to senior leadership and customers.
- Contributing to the development of programme management and PMO-style processes as the business grows.
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Requirements
- Proven experience delivering complex engineering or technology projects.
- Strong skills in project planning, risk management, and stakeholder management.
- Experience working within regulated industries such as medical devices, biotech, aerospace, defence, or advanced manufacturing.
- Ability to influence multidisciplinary teams without direct authority.
- Strong communication, organisation, and problem-solving skills.
- Comfortable managing multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced environment.
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Desirable Experience
- Familiarity with ISO13485 or other regulated quality management systems.
- Experience with optoelectronics, photonics, biomedical instrumentation, or defence technologies.
- Knowledge of New Product Development (NPD) and New Product Introduction (NPI).
- Experience with manufacturing transfer and validation activities.
- Eligibility for UK Security Clearance.
Benefits
- Clear progression path to Programme Manager.
- Work on innovative technologies supporting medical, diagnostic, and defence applications.
- Collaborate with highly skilled engineering and manufacturing teams.
- Influence the delivery of cutting-edge customer programmes.
- Competitive salary and benefits package, including:
- Profit share
- Employee share plan
- EV salary sacrifice scheme
- Enhanced annual leave
If you are looking for a role where you can combine technical project leadership with genuine career progression, we would love to hear from you.
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