Project Manager

Job Title: Project Manager Business: Oxford Instruments: X‑Ray Technology Primary Purpose We are looking for a Project Manager to join our Engineering team. In this role, you will lead the development and delivery of new products from planning through to successful launch and first customer deliveries. You will own Project Management at Oxford Instruments X‑Ray Technology, ensuring a disciplined, consistent, and effective cross‑functional approach that drives alignment, accountability, and predictable delivery outcomes. Ideal Candidate Proven track record of delivering complex product development projects in a high‑tech environment, coordinating across multiple cross‑functional teams. Experience in delivering products incorporating both hardware and software, including new or evolving technologies. Comfortable working in structured development environments (stage‑gate, Agile, or hybrid) and have successfully applied these frameworks in practice. Strong experience with project management tools such as Smartsheet, Microsoft Project, or equivalent, and understand how to use them to drive execution, not just reporting. Confident leading teams through ambiguity, holding stakeholders accountable, and ensuring commitments are met. Ability to balance involvement in projects without displacing ownership from technical leads. Formal project management training or equivalent experience; a degree in Physics, Engineering, or a related discipline would be advantageous. Your Role Will Look Like Project Management (PM) Leadership and Execution Own, implement, and continuously operate the PM framework, including governance, reporting, and project cadence. Ensure PM processes are consistently applied and adopted across engineering and cross‑functional teams. Translate frameworks and plans into sustained, operational practices that improve delivery outcomes. Project Delivery and Alignment Drive alignment of deliverables, ownership, and timelines across all stakeholders. Ensure projects progress with clear accountability, predictable execution, and timely recovery when deviations occur. Identify and address misalignment early to minimize downstream impact. Governance Establish and maintain a consistent project governance cadence (e.g., weekly or biweekly meetings). Ensure all meetings have clear agendas, documented actions, defined owners, and due dates. Track actions to closure and ensure meetings drive decisions, alignment, and issue resolution. Leadership, Delegation, and Accountability Lead through others by clearly assigning ownership and holding individuals accountable for delivery. Build capability across the team through coaching and mentorship. Maintain focus on leadership and oversight rather than direct execution. Risk, Issue, and Escalation Management Proactively identify and manage risks and issues. Escalate concerns early with clear mitigation plans. Maintain transparent and accurate communication of project health. Planning, Tracking, and Reporting Maintain accurate, realistic project plans and timelines. Ensure reporting provides actionable insight and drives decision‑making. Use tools effectively to support execution and accountability. Compensation In accordance with California law, the expected salary for this full‑time, benefited position is between $100,000 - $115,000. The actual compensation will be determined considering relevant skills and experience and other factors permitted by law. Location: Scotts Valley, CA, US Business Unit: X‑Ray Technology Reports to: Engineering Director #J-18808-Ljbffr