MPI Limited
Technical Project Manager
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MPI are looking for a Technical Project Manager
Location - Chippenham
Outside IR35
Contract Dates - 03/08/2026 - 30/09/2026
Role Overview
Responsible for end-to-end delivery of software-based railway products deployed on standardised hardware platforms, ensuring safety, quality, security, cost, and schedule objectives are met. Operates within APM frameworks and Agile delivery environments for safety-related systems such as Traffic Management, ETCS, and signalling control systems.
Key Responsibilities – Project Delivery (APM Framework)
- Full lifecycle delivery (Concept to Closeout)
- Project Management Plans, schedules, budgets, resource planning, RAID management, governance reporting, and delivery against baselines.
- Management and maintenance of, and delivery against software configuration baselines.
- Management and maintenance of, and delivery against software configuration baselines.
Technical Leadership
- Lead delivery of software-based products on standard hardware, integration across software and hardware, system architecture, integration strategy, and V&V oversight.
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Safety & Compliance
- Ensure compliance with clients Lifecycle development process, CENELEC standards (EN 50126/8/9), CSM-RA, UK rail standards, support safety cases, hazard logs, SIL activities, and liaison with ISA.
Agile & Software Delivery
- Use Agile/hybrid methods, facilitate sprint ceremonies, manage backlogs, prioritisation, and align Agile delivery with stage-gate governance.
Stakeholder Management
- Engage clients, engineering teams, suppliers; manage expectations, reporting, and escalations.
Commercial & Contractual
- Support NEC contracts, manage change control, supplier performance, and support bids and estimates.
Team Leadership
- Lead multidisciplinary teams, foster collaboration, continuous improvement, and mentor staff.
Key Skills & Experience
- Experience in railway software/control systems, systems engineering lifecycle, APM principles, Agile frameworks, safety-critical systems, and stakeholder management.
- Proven software project management experience, use of tools such as Polarion or JIRA to track software changes and documentation,
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Desirable
- Experience with TM, ETCS, WESTCAD, ARS, standard hardware platforms, cybersecurity, and Tier 1 rail organisations.
- Experience with software development, ideally c#, C++.
Qualifications
- Degree in Engineering/Computer Science
- APM PMQ or equivalent
- Agile certification desirable
Key Competencies
- Leadership
- Planning & scheduling
- Risk management
- Stakeholder engagement
- Governance
- Adaptability
Success Measures
- Projects delivered on time, cost, and quality
- Safety compliance
- Customer satisfaction
- Team performance
Summary
Deliver safety-critical railway software systems using APM project management and Agile practices on standardised hardware platforms.
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