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• CambridgeCB
• Posted 10th Mar 2010
• Posted by: MJH Personnel Associates Ltd
• Salary: 55000 GBP per annum + Benefits
• Job Type: Permanent
• Reference: 2241646
• This job has been viewed 242 times since it was posted.

Job Description

Title: Programme Manager - Radar Ref: MJH1141 Location: Cambridge Salary: to £55 ,000

Keywords: Programme, Manager, Radar, Sensor Systems, RF, DSP, Engineering, Hardware, Software, Mechanical, RF, Electronics, Cambridge.

Company Summary: Our client is a leading technology and innovation company with their head-quarters based in Cambridge. With over 40 years experience working with some of the worlds leading consumer electronics, telecommunications and medical/pharmaceutical companies, they are able to create breakthrough products, create and licence IP and provide business consulting services on a global basis.

Job Description: Managing projects in the field of defence and security, typically consisting of multidisciplinary teams (including hardware, software, Digital Signal Processing, mechanics and production engineering). The position involves the management of projects through the complete development life cycle, from requirements definition through to final delivery. You will be involved in proposal preparation, selection of the team, negotiations with 3rd parties, managing concept generation, analysis of the system architecture, liaison across engineering disciplines and the specification, implementation and testing of the design. You will manage projects typically in the region £100 ,000 to £3 ,000,000 that require delivery within tight timescales and budgets, managing both internal and external resources.

You will also make a significant contribution to our business development activities through supporting our campaign managers. You will develop your own relationships with clients and will be able to respond to their needs, recognise sales opportunities and use your commercial skills to negotiate contract terms and conditions with the support of our business office. The position will require some occasional international travel.

Requirements:

• Suitable candidates for the role of Programme Manager will need to have:
• A good degree in an engineering or science subject, plus substantial industrial experience working in radar and other sensor systems.
• A thorough understanding of radar sensors and their underlying principles.
• A proven track record in the management of large multi-disciplinary projects (mechanics, electronics, RF, analogue, software).
• A sound commercial understanding of the defence business, including experience in negotiating contract terms.
• Proven ability to lead the sales process, including technical and commercial proposal writing and converting prospects into sales.

Benefits Summary: Excellent salary, profit share scheme, non-contributory pension, private medical insurance, life insurance, permanent health insurance, 25 days holiday and flex-time. (Relocation where applicable).

Keywords: Programme, Manager, Radar, Sensor Systems, RF, DSP, Engineering, Hardware, Software, Mechanical, RF, Electronics, Cambridge.