Software Project Manager
2 days ago
Caerphilly
We are looking for an experienced and driven Software Project Manager to join our Programme Management Office (PMO). Reporting to the Director of Product & Programmes, you will take ownership of complex, cross-functional software projects from initiation through to successful delivery. This is a senior, high-visibility role. You will partner with colleagues across Engineering, Product, Sales, and Marketing, and engage regularly with C-Suite sponsors and external stakeholders. You will bring structure, pace, and clarity to ambitious projects, holding teams accountable while maintaining a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities Project Delivery • Lead end-to-end delivery of software projects, from scoping and kick-off through to effective handover and benefits realisation., • Define project charters and plans covering scope, schedule, budget, resource allocation, and communication strategy., • Track and report on milestones, deliverables, risks, issues, and change requests, escalating proactively where needed., • Facilitate Project Definition Workshops, steering groups, and regular project reviews., • Ensure all project documentation is complete, current, and stored in line with PMO standards. Stakeholder & Team Leadership • Serve as the primary point of contact for project communications, keeping stakeholders informed and engaged at every stage., • Lead and motivate cross-functional project teams through matrix management, creating clarity around roles, priorities, and expectations., • Partner with Product Managers, Product Owners, and Commercial teams to align project delivery with business goals., • Build and maintain strong relationships with third-party suppliers and partners. Governance & Reporting • Manage project budgets and controls, identifying variances early and recommending corrective actions., • Produce high-quality dashboards, status reports, and executive presentations that drive informed decision-making., • Contribute to the continuous improvement of PMO methodologies, tools, and best practices., • Support portfolio-level visibility across multiple parallel projects, providing the Head of Programme Management with timely and accurate insight. Skills and Experience Essential • 5+ years of project management experience in a software or technology-led environment., • A degree in Information Technology, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience)., • Proven ability to operate effectively within complex programme management environments, building and maintaining strong relationships with key customers and stakeholders to ensure alignment, satisfaction, and delivery of strategic objectives., • Proven track record of delivering complex projects on time, on budget, and to scope in fast-paced organisations., • Fluency across both Agile (Scrum, Kanban) and Waterfall delivery methodologies, with the judgement to apply the right approach., • Experience managing stage-gate processes and governance frameworks., • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to influence and present at C-Suite level., • Strong commercial acumen, comfortable owning project budgets and making data-driven decisions under pressure. Desirable • PRINCE2 Practitioner, PMP, or equivalent project management certification., • Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or similar Agile qualification., • Experience delivering consumer electronics projects spanning software and hardware., • Hands-on experience managing multidisciplinary development teams (Cloud, UI/App, Firmware)., • Exposure to ODM, OEM, or CEM manufacturing environments. Salary and Benefits • Competitive salary, • Salary Sacrifice Schemes, • Family Private Medical Insurance (Medical History Disregarded) and Medicash Health Cash Plan, • Employee Assistance Program, • Life Assurance, • Company Pension, • Charity Days, • 25 Days Annual Leave, Plus Bank Holidays, • Birthday Leave