Senior Technical Project Manager, IONATE

• Degree in engineering or project management
• Project management qualification is a must in either PMP, PMI, PRINCE2 or equivalent
• Proven experience delivering complex engineering projects, ideally in power electronics and grid infrastructure
• Demonstrable technical understanding of hardware/software integration, manufacturing, site-based commissioning, and large-scale field deployments
• Proven experience with risk mitigation, change orders and contingency plans
• Track record of managing project staff, budgets, and external contractors in cross-functional environments
• Familiarity with project management tools such as JIRA, Confluence, Zoho or equivalent
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, able to translate technical detail for varied audiences
• Experience producing and enforcing HSE policies, RAMS, HAZOPs, LOTO and safe working practices with proper PPE
• Willingness to travel to customer sites nationally and internationally on short notice to conduct site surveys, oversee deployments and develop customer relationships

Desirable

• We are now looking for a Technical Project Manager to join our Projects team. Requiring knowledge and experience in hardware development, design, manufacturing and deployment, you will play a key role in leading customer projects and product R&D initiatives, taking concepts and prototypes through to commercial products
• You will drive end-to-end project success, managing timelines, budgets, and cross-functional teams to implement our advanced HIT technology
• Acting as a key interface between engineering, operations, and customers, this position requires strong leadership, technical expertise, and proven experience in project delivery for hardware/software integrated products
• Lead end-to-end delivery of projects from concept through commissioning and handover
• Develop, monitor, and control project schedules, budgets, and resource plans to ensure successful on-time and on-cost delivery
• Manage project execution in alignment with company standards, contractual obligations, and quality/HSE requirements, identifying project risks and implement proactive mitigation and contingency plans
• Oversee multidisciplinary engineering activities, including electronics, electrical, mechanical, control, embedded systems and software
• Review and approve technical documentation such as SLDs, wiring diagrams, layout drawings, specifications, and BOMs
• Ensure technical compliance with grid codes, IEC/IEEE standards, and customer requirements
• Coordinate with manufacturing partners, aligning procurement efforts, assembly, test and delivery as production scales through pilots to commercial rollouts with customers
• Oversee factory acceptance testing, ensuring all documentation, traceability, and test results are properly reviewed and archived
• Develop and manage procurement plans aligned with project timelines and budgets
• Evaluate and select suppliers, subcontractors, and service providers based on technical and commercial criteria
• Monitor supplier progress, manage purchase orders, and track equipment deliveries to site
• Coordinate logistics for transportation, customs clearance, and on-site receipt of materials
• Manage site acceptance testing (SAT), energisation, and grid synchronisation activities, coordinating with site teams, contractors, and clients to ensure safe and compliant execution
• Ensure all as-built documentation, test records, and commissioning reports are completed and approved before handing over to the customer
• Enforce health, safety, and environmental (HSE) standards across all project phases in compliance with company and statutory requirements
• Conduct and review risk assessments and drive a culture of safety awareness and continuous improvement
• Prepare and manage project budgets, forecasts, and financial reports
• Manage contract deliverables and change orders
• Support commercial teams with cost estimations and proposal preparation
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients throughout the project lifecycle
• Coordinate and manage subcontractors, engineering partners, and vendors to ensure alignment with project objectives
• Conduct regular progress reviews, design meetings, and status reporting to all stakeholders
• Maintain strong communication channels between internal teams and external partners
• Ensure timely preparation and submission of project documentation, progress reports, and technical deliverables
• Maintain accurate project records, drawings, correspondence, and approvals
• Support lessons-learned documentation and knowledge-sharing initiatives post-project completion
• Provide technical and managerial leadership to project teams, fostering collaboration and accountability
• Mentor and guide engineers and site staff in project delivery best practices
• Drive continuous improvement in project management processes, tools, and methodologies
• Promote innovation, standardisation, and cost efficiency across projects