Project Manager - Communications

About Us

At Steatite, we design, manufacture, and supply advanced technology solutions — from industrial embedded computing and custom lithium battery packs to secure communications, antennas, and imaging systems.

Our innovations operate in some of the world’s most demanding environments. From the ocean floor to the edge of space, Steatite technology ensures critical systems perform reliably, consistently, and safely — 24/7. Whether enabling scientific discovery in extreme conditions, transmitting high-bandwidth data across challenging terrain, processing vast volumes of traffic data, or supporting secure transactions on the move, our solutions are built to perform when it matters most.

From day one, you will be part of an organisation that prioritises your safety and wellbeing, values your contribution, and is committed to making your career both rewarding and impactful.

The Role
Steatite Communications is looking for an experienced Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of complex projects within the defence and secure communications sector.

Reporting to the Project Management Office, this role is responsible for managing projects from initiation through to completion, ensuring delivery against scope, budget, quality and timescales. Working collaboratively with engineering, commercial, operational and business development teams, the successful candidate will play a key role in project delivery, bid support, framework management and customer engagement.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing business delivering innovative technologies that support mission-critical defence and communications programmes.

Key Responsibilities
• Lead the delivery of complex engineering and communications projects from concept through to completion.
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, budgets and governance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams across engineering, operations, commercial and supply chain functions.
• Monitor project risks, issues, quality and performance, implementing mitigation actions where required.
• Support the development of business cases, bids and customer proposals.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Chair customer review meetings and provide regular project performance reporting.
• Ensure supplier performance and contractual deliverables meet project requirements.
• Manage public sector framework compliance, governance, renewals and call-off activities.
• Coordinate responses to ITTs, RFQs and mini-competitions, ensuring high-quality and compliant submissions.
• Identify opportunities to improve project delivery, governance and bid processes.

Skills & Experience
The ideal candidate will bring experience managing technical or engineering projects within a structured project environment together with excellent stakeholder management and organisational skills.

Essential:
• Proven project management experience within engineering, communications, IT or defence.
• Strong understanding of project governance, planning, risk management and project controls.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional teams and managing multiple concurrent projects.
• Commercial awareness with experience managing budgets and customer expectations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience using Microsoft Project, Microsoft Office and CRM platforms.
• PRINCE2, APM PMQ or an equivalent project management qualification, or demonstrable equivalent experience.
Desirable:
• Experience within defence, secure communications or UK public sector procurement.
• Knowledge of bid management, framework agreements and public sector procurement processes.
• Familiarity with ITIL4, IT Service Management or Service Level Agreements.
• Eligibility to obtain Developed Vetting (DV) Security Clearance (UK nationals only).

Why Join Us
Steatite Communications develops innovative technology that supports defence, government and critical communications customers around the world.

This role offers the opportunity to work on technically challenging projects, collaborate with highly skilled engineering teams and contribute to solutions that have a real operational impact. Alongside a supportive and collaborative culture, there are excellent opportunities for professional development and career progression within a growing technology business.

Benefits For You

• EV Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• 26 Days Annual Leave Plus Bank Holidays + More For Length of Service
• Pensions Plan
• Company Sick Pay Scheme
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Profit Share Scheme
• All Employee Share Plan

We are an equal opportunity employer fostering an inclusive recruitment experience for all candidates.