Technical Project Manager – R&D
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Position Overview & Specifications
This is an exciting time for the Power Industry.
New components and topologies are allowing technology companies to push the boundaries of what you can do with typical power supplies which means new, ground-breaking products are starting to hit the market.
My client, who are based in Coventry, are looking for a Technical Project Manager who wants to see exactly how far they can take this technology.
They are looking for someone who will develop complete systems, from concept through to production.
Responsibilities for the Technical Project Manager:
- Deliver products to market from requirements capture through approvals and technical documentation, labelling, launch and lifecycle management
- Coordinate with function managers in a matrix organisation, form a project team, help them collaborate effectively as a team and build momentum
- All the normal project management activities
- Long term roadmap planning and budgeting
- Coordinate interdependence between projects
- Ensure the vision for the product is sustained and delivered
- Progress report to grant funding bodies
- Collaborate with customers and partners
Ideally as a Technical Project Manager you will need to have experience in the following areas:
- Several years of experience of project management in multidisciplinary environments
- Be familiar with systems engineering methodology and deliverables
- Have experience of working on products and in environments that need significant safety consideration
- A track record of delivering past projects
If you are successful you will be given a competitive salary and benefits package including private healthcare, pension, life insurance, company sick pay and professional membership fees paid.
But the real attraction for this role is the opportunity to work in a research environment with some of the greatest minds in the industry who are releasing game changing products as we speak.
For highly skilled and experienced Technical Project Manager, a visa sponsorship and relocation assistance will be provided.
If you're interested in the Technical Project Manager based in Coventry, then please get in touch for more info and ask for Jabe. You can also contact me at JBean@octagongroup.co.uk or call 01525 306225.
I specialise in Power Electronics and Switch-mode power supply design jobs in the UK, EU and US and I’m more than happy to offer any help or advice so feel free to call or email anytime for a confidential conversation.
For more Engineering jobs, Please visit: www.octagongroup.co.uk
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Technical Project Manager – R&D roles across Octagon Group's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £65,000 - £65,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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