Senior Project Technical Lead

As part of Spirent Communications, our Positioning Technologies business unit is where the world's leading companies turn when they need to accelerate their time-to-market for next-generation navigation and communication systems. We are continually recognised by customers, industry, press, and technology associations for our innovative thinking and our ground-breaking products. The navigation and communications market has untapped potential. Spirent solutions are paving the way for tomorrow's communications. Job Overview The Senior Project Technical Lead is responsible for all elements of technical project leadership for their assigned projects within the Spirent Communications Product development team. This involves leadership of cross-functional teams and liaising with various functions throughout the organisation. The individual should be comfortable with taking a leadership position, making decisions, and effectively communicating with others. This role also requires individual contribution towards project delivery. Responsibilities Technical Leadership of projects made up of cross-discipline engineers at varying levels of seniority. Coordinate and provide technical input into Product Management Team against customer requirements. Determine technical resource required for project execution. Requirements capture. Work with Spirent's Product Realisation Process, including all stages of the product lifecycle: Concept, Requirements capture, planning/estimation, detailed design, implementation, qualification, and end of life. Liaising with all Design for Excellence leads throughout project duration to gather inputs and ensure actions completed. Leading design review meetings (including gathering required inputs and completing documentation). Completing design review documentation, ensuring Design for Excellence inputs are incorporated. Determine validation and qualification requirements working closely with Product verification team. Providing technical leadership to a cross-functional team during the design and development of technical projects. Work with Programme Management Office (PMO) to provide technical updates on project progress, monitor risks and execute Project plans. Make decisions around technical implementation of projects. Work with PMO to manage resource contention. Be an individual contributor within projects in areas of engineering discipline, e.g., Software, hardware, Systems. Consider inputs from all areas of the business required for product launch. Job Requirements Education and Experience Degree in Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a similar discipline. Demonstrable hands-on experience in working within a structured engineering environment. Demonstrable experience of project technical leadership. Demonstratable business acumen skills. General Excellent interpersonal communication, problem solving, presentation and analytical skills. Team player with a highly collaborative and positive attitude. Eager to learn new technologies, self-motivated, energetic approach. Demonstrable mentoring and training experience. Communicates effectively and listens sensitively. Technical Experience Experience in handling software engineering delivery, e.g., Waterfall and AGILE methodologies. New Product Introduction experience. Knowledge of Project management tools and methods. System level design including hard and soft elements. Initiative and Ownership Step up and take action without being asked. Look for opportunities to make a difference. Adapt to new/difficult situations and devise ways to overcome obstacles. Demonstrate both individual and collective ownership. Focus on getting to the desired outcome. Additional Leadership Traits Ability to own and lead multi-disciplinary projects. Consistent approach. Organisational skills. Creativity and ability to think innovatively. Regrettably, we are unable to support visa sponsorship at this time. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Benefits: Casual dress Company events Company pension Discounted or free food Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Flexitime Free fitness classes Free parking Gym membership Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance On-site parking Paid volunteer time Private medical insurance Referral programme Sick pay Schedule:

Monday to Friday Ability to commute/relocate:

Paignton TQ4 7QR: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required) Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required) Work Location:

In person

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