R&D Project Manager

Team: R&D Engineering

Location: Cambridge, UK

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent

The Opportunity

CGD is looking for an R&D Project Manager to join our growing engineering team. Reporting directly to the VP of R&D, you will develop and lead the project management function for internal product and technology development projects and public‑funded projects.

Main Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver internal product and technology development projects and public‑funded projects.
• Support the project management team and improve project management procedures.
• Coordinate cross‑functional teams focused on delivering new or upgraded products.
• Support projects through all phases from concept and requirements to completion, including tracking and evaluation of project performance, using state‑of‑the‑art project management methodologies and tools.
• Ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and within accepted quality metrics.
• Lead project review and status meetings and communicate project status.
• Maintain project documentation.
• Coordinate the bid‑writing process for public‑funded R&D projects.

Requirements

Essential Skills and Experience

• Master’s degree in engineering or science.
• Previous experience in a similar role, ideally in a smaller or growing technology or engineering organisation.
• Comprehensive knowledge of project management.
• Comfortable in a fast‑paced, start‑up environment.
• Willing and able to travel and work with partners in Europe, Americas and Asia.
• Strong organisational skills.
• Strategic thinker with practical skills and experience.
• Motivated by nature, responsive to changing needs of the projects and business.
• Excellent spoken and written communication skills.

Desirable Skills and Experience

• Formal project management training.
• Project Management qualification such as PRINCE2/PMI would be an advantage.
• Knowledge of semiconductor or power electronics development.
• Experience with UK or European public‑funded industrial research projects.

Benefits

• Excellent salary.
• Share options scheme available.
• Pension scheme (6% company contribution).
• Life Assurance (3× salary).
• Medicash cash plan.
• Flexible working options (both location and times).
• Annual leave allowance of 33 days (including bank holidays).
• Training and career development.
• Family friendly policies.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• EV leasing scheme.
• Volunteer leave policy.
• IP bonus scheme.
• Involvement in collaborative projects and grants with University of Cambridge and other partners.
• Recruitment referral bonus.
• Regular social events including frequent company lunches, annual summer party, Christmas party, team building and wellbeing activities.

Equal Opportunities

We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all current and prospective employees regardless of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity or marriage and civil partnership. We believe in a diverse and inclusive workplace and a collaborative hybrid working model.

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