Project Manager (Semiconductor)

TL;DR

Project Manager (Semiconductor): Managing end-to-end delivery of multi-site Research, Study, and New Product Introduction (NPI) projects with an accent on scope, schedule, resources, risks, and budgets. Focus on leading cross-functional teams, interfacing with senior stakeholders, and applying agile or hybrid approaches to meet timelines and commitments in a dynamic environment.

Location: Hybrid basis in Stockport, Manchester (UK). No visa sponsorship.

Company

Global semiconductor manufacturer producing over 100 billion devices every year.

What you will do

• Own end-to-end delivery of multiple concurrent high-value NPI projects across sites.
• Define and maintain project plans including scope, schedule, resources, dependencies, and costs.
• Manage changes, risks, issues to ensure delivery within spec, quality, time, and budget.
• Engage cross-functionally and provide clear updates to senior management and executives.
• Lead diverse teams in matrixed organization, building high-performing groups.
• Apply agile or hybrid methodologies in fast-paced setting.

Requirements

• Fluency in English
• Degree or equivalent in Mathematics, Physics, Electronics Engineering, or relevant discipline
• Proven track record managing multiple high-value (>$1M budget), high-impact projects
• Strong skills in risk, change, resource, and budget management (incl. CAPEX, product costs)
• Experience leading cross-functional teams in matrixed organizations
• Commercial acumen, leadership, decision-making, and stakeholder influence

Nice to have

• Understanding of Power MOSFET design
• Familiarity with semiconductor manufacturing processes and packages

Culture & Benefits

• Excellent salary, bonus up to 10-20%, contributory pension up to 9%, EV salary sacrifice, income protection, life assurance
• 33 days annual leave, enhanced parental/sick pay, on-site medical centre, flexible benefits, subsidised canteen, EAP, discounts
• Professional development: funded academic support to PhD, goal setting, internal/global growth paths
• CSR: carbon neutral by 2035, supplier code, paid charitable time off
• DEI: Neurodiversity/Disability Confident, ERGs for neuroinclusion, LGBTQ+, women; target 30% women in management by 2030

Hiring process

• Stage 1: Recruiter Review
• Stage 2: 30-60 minute Technical Interview
• Stage 3: 60 minute Behavioural & Competency Interview