RD Project Manager
Cambridge GaN Devices, United Kingdom
Job Description
Company Background
Cambridge GaN Devices (CGD) is a tech start-up with the mission to transform the way the world deploys energy by delivering the most efficient power switch. No more wasted energy and yes to efficient power electronics that can enable less CO2 emissions and smaller, less bulky electronics. CGD is a fabless semiconductor company, spun out of the world-renowned Electronics Department at the University of Cambridge, and is focused on designing, developing and commercialising power transistors and Integrated Circuits based on the most efficient material available, Gallium Nitride (GaN).
Triggered by a world-wide need to save energy and achieve a more sustainable use of natural resources, the power electronics market will see significant innovation over the next 10 years. Having already built a team who are leaders in their field, with decades of expertise in the power semiconductor industry, CGD are leading the way towards this energy-revolution.
Would you like to contribute to shaping the future of power electronics, by joining a growing team in a passionate and innovative environment? Join CGD and be part of the adventure!
The Opportunity
CGD is looking for an Ramp;D Project Manager to join our growing engineering team. Reporting directly to the Director of Engineering, this is an amazing opportunity to join CGD at an early stage and help drive the project management function, developing it further as CGD grows.
The Ramp;D Project Manager will be responsible for the planning and delivery of internal product and technology development projects and public-funded projects. Working closely with a wide group of both internal and external stakeholders, the Ramp;D Project Manager will be responsible for all aspects of project delivery. This will involve supporting projects through their full lifecycle, from concept and requirements gathering to final completion, and will include project tracking and evaluation, and financial reporting and management.
The role is based at the company’s office in Cambridge, UK, though it is expected that some travel will be required for this role.
Main Responsibilities
- Responsible for CGD’s product development projects and public-funded projects
- Coordinating cross-functional teams focused on delivering new or upgraded products
- Supporting projects through all phases from concept and requirements to completion, including tracking and evaluation of project performance, using state-of-the-art project management methodologies and tools
- Ensuring that projects are completed on time, within budget, and within accepted quality metrics
- Responsible for project review and status meetings and communicating project status
- Supporting and maintaining project documentation
- Coordinating the bid-writing process for public-funded Ramp;D projects
Requirements
Skills and Experience
Essential
- Masters’ degree with an engineering or science background
- Previous experience working in a similar role, ideally in a smaller or growing technology/engineering organisation
- Comprehensive knowledge of project management
- Strong organisational skills
- Strategic thinker with practical skills and experience
- Inspires confidence in colleagues, partners and customers
- Comfortable in a fast-paced, start-up environment
- Willing and able to travel and work with partners in Europe, Americas and Asia
- Motivated by nature, responsive to changing needs of the projects and business
- Excellent spoken and written communication skills
Desirable
- Formal project management training
- Project management qualification such as PRINCE2/PMI would be an advantage
- Knowledge of semiconductor or power electronics development
- Experience with UK or European public-funded industrial research projects
Benefits
- Excellent salary
- Share options scheme available (so you own a piece of the company!)
- Pension scheme
- Flexible working options (both location and times)
- Annual leave allowance of 33 days (including bank holidays)
- Training and development
- IP bonus scheme
- Involvement in collaborative projects and grants with University of Cambridge and other partners
- Regular social events including pizza lunches and monthly team building/wellbeing activities
We believe in equal opportunities
It takes a diverse and inclusive community of passionate, talented and committed people to build a system to shape the future of power electronics. We’re an equal opportunity employer, and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, with di