Technical Project Manager

Department: Operations
Location: Huntingdon, UK

About Xaar

Inkjet Innovator. Trusted Partner. Sustainable Future. Xaar is here to create a world where you can print anything you can imagine.

For more information, visit www.xaar.com.

Xaar Values 

Our five values guide decisions, shape behaviour and define how we work together. 

Creative

We push the boundaries of what is possible.

Collaborative

Everyone is a partner; we help each other freely and willingly.

Innovative

We always strive to improve.

Integrity

We deliver on our promises.

Passion

We care about our technology, products, partners and each other.

Purpose of Role :

We are seeking an experienced and driven Technical Project Manager with 5–8 years of experience to lead the delivery of complex technology projects. This role requires a strong blend of technical expertise, project management skills, and stakeholder engagement to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.

 

You will work closely with engineering teams, business stakeholders, and third-party vendors where required to drive execution and ensure alignment with the operations teams strategic objectives around continuous improvement and CAPEX, exceling Xaar into the next phase of growth.

 

Key Accountabilities: 

 Project Delivery:

  • Manage end-to-end delivery of technical project

  • Define project scope, goals, timelines, and deliverables with input from key stakeholders

  • Maintain project plans, risk registers, resource requirements and financial forecasts

  • Some international travel (<20%) to coordinate teams and suppliers as required

Stakeholder Management:

  • Act as primary point of contact for projects

  • Champion and drive technical documentation and necessity of Engineering Change Control

  • Communicate technical concepts clearly

Technical Leadership:

  • Work with engineering teams to define solutions

  • Ensure adherence to standards

Agile & Delivery:

  • Lead Agile way of working within traditional waterfall methodology

  • Drive continuous improvement

Risk Management:

  • Identify and manage risks and issues

Vendor Management:

  • Coordinate with third parties

Knowledge, experience and qualifications:

Required Skills & Experience

  • 5–8 years project management experience

  • Agile experience

  • Technical background

  • Highly desirable experience with Jira & MS Project, not essential, onsite training available

  • Strong communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

  • Degree in Engineering or Science field

  • PMP, PRINCE2 or Agile certifications

Key Competencies

  • Organisation and planning

  • Time management & prioritisation

  • Problem-solving

  • Stakeholder management

  • Attention to detail

Success Criteria

  • On-time, on-budget delivery

  • High stakeholder satisfaction

  • Continuous improvement

 

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