R&D Project Manager {L}

Lumacron Technology, an ARKA Group L.P, Company, delivers world-class solutions to the optical communications marketplace.  Expanding our modern European Headquarters in Edinburgh Park, we are seeking a technical Project Manager to help provide leadership and management of our world class hardware, firmware and software activities.

Position Overview:

Reporting to the General Manager, the successful candidate will have a pivotal role in ensuring on time delivery of our current and next generation solutions by working across all functions to build and deliver against plans in a dynamic environment.

We pride ourselves on being a small and agile team, moving fast to produce high quality products.

Responsibilities:

• Work with the cross functional teams and senior management to develop achievable roadmap on products and solutions based on company strategy and priorities
• Manage daily stand up and sprint planning to meet targets delivery schedules
• Track the status of projects against planned sprint deliverables
• Demonstrate agility in managing customer support requests by assessing impact to current roadmap
• Manage and mentor R&D and test team, providing feedback and appraisals
• Manage incoming customer support issues and collate support releases
• Work with the manufacturing and test teams to understand and resolve any potential concerns surrounding the launch of products into the marketplace
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Look ahead to identify potential issues and determine mitigation strategies 
• Understanding the entire life cycle of a product
• Strong leadership and collaborative style to build strong relationships

Basic Qualifications:

• Qualified to degree level in electronic engineering, computer science or equivalent discipline or relevant industry experience
• 5+ years of relevant work experience
• Ability to comply with the UK GOV National Security Vetting Procedures (see link below)
  • https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/united-kingdom-security-vetting [https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/united-kingdom-security-vetting]

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Agile methodologies
• Familiarity with MS Project or other Project management tools
• Experience in Telecommunication/Data Communication solutions

Location: Edinburgh, UK

This position is based out of ARKA's Edinburgh campus.

What We Offer:

• Private Medical Insurance
• Company paid Life Insurance
• Workplace Pension
• 28 days holiday plus 9 Bank and local holidays annually
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Annual bonus program based on company and employee performance.
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

EHS/Environmental Requirements:

This job operates in a professional office environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee routinely is required to use hands to keyboard, communicate, listen to, and interpret instructions and remain stationary for extended periods of the time. This would require the ability to move around the campus and occasionally move/lift items weighing up to 25 lbs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Applicants are invited to apply for a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential duties of the job. To apply, send a request to staffing@arka.org.

Visa Restrictions:

No visa sponsorship is available for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

ARKA Group L.P. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or any other protected class.