By 2050, the planet could be using twice as much electricity compared to today. Are you interested in strategically contributing to shape the future of the world’s energy? If so, read on.

RACE is a leading laboratory, solution provider and operator of robotics and autonomous systems. Our cross-functional competencies enable us to  deliver innovative solutions that combine advanced control systems, sophisticated mechanical designs, state-of-the-art sensing, and extraordinary performance. We also develop sophisticated VR, optimisation, and planning tools to enhance these systems. We have a dynamic, and highly motivated team of engineers, scientists and technicians devoted to building systems that perform tasks in some of the most extreme environments in the world.

As we work towards our mission and goals, UKAEA has devised values that capture the spirit of how we work. These values include being: Innovative, Committed, Trusted and Collaborative.

Who are we looking for?

As a Software Product Manager you will provide leadership to others through effective project management for large, complex UKAEA projects. You will be accountable for the delivery of substantial projects in an area of great importance to the Authority, contributing across the spectrum of RACE's portfolio of projects and programmes. You will make strategic and technical decisions regarding the budget and manpower resourcing and show delivery focused leadership to a matrixed project team. You'll also lead and own one or more software products which may be used across multiple internal projects as well as by external customers and collaborators.

What will you be responsible for?

• Providing leadership and oversight to plan and managing projects from conception to delivery including regular reporting and proactive stakeholder management of internal and external customers.
• Accountable for establishing robust project plans and proposals and for delivery of work to plan and budget.
• Own the creation and management of the roadmap, the priorities of the features and requirements of the products as well as the testing and validation of the development.
• Analyse, prioritise, and manage exploitation opportunities for the products.
• Work with industry and academia to develop partnerships for development and exploitation of software.
• Manage trials and product launch activities, coordinating with other groups.

Essential skills, experience and competence required

• Minimum 3 years experience as a Software Product Manager or a related role. This should include experience working directly with software engineering teams and understanding of the stages of a software product lifecycle.
• Proven leadership experience through a track record of success in Project Management of delivering complex technical projects to budget, time and cost milestones in an engineering background.
• Demonstrated experience working with agile software project management.
• Knowledge of software development, testing, and deployment techniques, tools, and processes.
• Knowledge and experience of software intellectual property considerations.
• Understanding of the requirements capture process, V&V, and engagement with engineering teams.
• Engineering degree or equivalent qualification

Desirable skills, experience and competence

• Experience working with both industry and academia
• Understanding of open source software licensing models
• Experience of working with software which interacts with hardware
• Professional project management qualification

What we offer

Our comprehensive benefits package includes a vibrant culture committed to being fully inclusive, an Employee Assistance Programme and trained Mental Health First Aiders, Flexible working options including family friendly policies, Emergency paid leave, Generous annual leave allowance (30.5 days) increased with length of service, wide range of career development opportunities, outstanding defined benefit pension scheme; Corporate bonus scheme and a Relocation allowance (if eligible).

We welcome applications from under-represented groups, particularly from individuals from black and other ethnic minority backgrounds, including nationality and citizenship, people with disabilities and women. The Executive team with support from our ‘Equality, Diversity and Inclusion’ (EDI) Partner and Inclusion Ambassadors, is actively promoting EDI and taking steps to increase the diversity of our people through reinforcing best practice in recruitment and selection, and revaluating approaches where it is clear we can remove barriers to success.

Please be advised that this vacancy is due to close on 23/10/2022 . We may close earlier than this date if large or sufficient numbers of applications are received.

Please note all employees working at the UK Atomic Energy Authority will be required to complete an online Disclosure Certificate application as part of their clearance – The Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks will show the details of all current criminal convictions or will confirm that there are no such convictions.

Note for applicants who are applying for employment with UKAEA either from outside the United Kingdom or who have spent time outside the United Kingdom in the last five years. Please visit  https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants. If the country you are resident in or have resided in is not listed on this website or that the UK Government is not aware of how to obtain a criminal records check from that state then we are unable to process your application.