Technical Project Manager

Technical Project Manager Overview

This role of Technical Project Manager is based in Edinburgh, Scotland, and offers a salary of up to £65,000. The position provides a unique opportunity to be at the heart of a rapidly growing deep-tech enterprise that specializes in developing advanced optical and semiconductor-based systems. The successful candidate will work closely with technical leadership, engineering teams, and external partners to ensure that complex research and development programs are well-organized, aligned, and progressing efficiently.

The company is a venture capital-backed hardware startup focused on creating next-generation optical systems for high-precision manufacturing applications. With ongoing grant-funded projects, partnerships with external foundries, and ambitious expansion plans, they seek a candidate who can effectively coordinate programs while possessing enough technical knowledge to operate confidently within a complex engineering environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage intricate R&D projects involving engineering teams and external collaborators, ensuring project milestones and objectives are achieved.
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including schedules, milestones, and risk logs, and oversee timely project delivery.
• Support the management and reporting of grant-funded programs, ensuring compliance and monitoring progress through meetings and documentation.
• Coordinate relationships with manufacturing foundries, commercial partners, and research organizations to facilitate project success.
• Assist leadership and investors by providing clear, regular updates on project status and key developments.
• Identify dependencies, manage risks, and adapt to changing priorities within a dynamic startup environment to keep projects on track.

Candidate Requirements

• Experience managing hardware or deep-technology projects that involve complex technical challenges.
• Background working within venture capital-backed startups, scale-ups, or advanced R&D environments.
• Familiarity with managing grant-funded projects, including structured reporting and compliance processes.
• Strong communication skills capable of bridging technical and commercial teams effectively.
• Knowledge of semiconductor, photonics, or foundry-driven development processes is advantageous.
• Formal project management certification such as PRINCE2 or similar qualification is preferred.

Benefits and Opportunities

• Be part of a pivotal growth stage, influencing how technical programs are delivered within a highly specialized business.
• Enjoy high visibility and ownership of your projects, with opportunities for meaningful contribution.
• Participate in equity sharing, offering potential financial upside as the company expands.
• Work alongside a small, dedicated team of engineers committed to solving complex, real-world problems.

If you are interested in this Technical Project Manager role, please contact Emily Wright for more information or to apply. The role is based onsite in Edinburgh, Scotland, and the company is open to sponsoring suitable candidates.

Degree Requirement: Not Specified

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