Research And Development Project Manager in London

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Location: UK (In-person meetings in London 2-4 times a month)

Salary: TBD

About us:

Quantemol is a leader in the plasma chemistry market for advanced software tools and consultancy services. Founded in 2004, we have established a global reputation for delivering cutting-edge simulation software, comprehensive databases, and tailored consultancy services that empower researchers and industries to understand and optimise plasma processes. As we continue to grow, we are seeking to expand our leadership team by bringing on an R&D Project Manager with the potential to advance into the COO role. 

Responsibilities:

• Oversee and manage R&D projects from inception to completion, ensuring they meet project objectives, timelines, budgets, and quality.
• Develop and implement comprehensive project plans, including scope definition, resource allocation, and risk management strategies.
• Lead cross-functional teams, coordinating efforts and resolving conflicts to ensure project success
• Monitor project progress, identify potential risks and roadblocks, and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Collaborate closely with stakeholders, including clients, researchers, board members, and computational physicists
• Identify new opportunities within the organisation’s scope, pursue and develop opportunities into projects; allocate resources, budget, and define success and timelines. 

Required skills and qualifications:

• PhD degree in engineering, science, or a related field
• Proven experience in R&D project management, preferably in physical simulation software development  
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies (e.g. Agile, Waterfall)
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organisational, planning, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently with the majority of communication via teleconference

Desired skills and experience:

• Knowledge of plasma physics, especially low-temperature plasma physics
• Familiarity with HPC (High-Performance Computing) environments and parallel programming techniques
• Experience with version control systems (e.g. Git, bitbucket) 
• Understanding of code validation techniques

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary
• Opportunities for professional development 
• Stimulating work environment with a focus on research and innovation
• The ability to make a large impact and help shape a small company 

Quantemol is a scientific software and consultancy company with an international customer base and a small, friendly team of experts based in the UK. We provide plasma modeling solutions to the semiconductor industry and others. Our products are complicated, but the results of your work have a real impact. We facilitate innovation that can change the world. Join us on this journey!