Job ID 2026-18664 Date posted 13/08/2026 Location Manchester, United Kingdom Category Program/Project Management

Job Overview

Become a Project / Program Manager in Arm's Strategy & Ecosystems group, leading the delivery of complex software and engineering projects and programs that support software developers on Arm. This role offers a great chance to work with business, product, and technical teams across Arm. You will guide planning and execution, unite teams to tackle complex delivery issues, and foster transparency, alignment, and coordination for optimal delivery.

Responsibilities

You will:

• Lead planning, implementation, tracking, monitoring, and reporting for complex projects and programs.
• Work with teams to build realistic plans and maintain clear visibility of delivery progress and confidence.
• Proactively manage risks, dependencies, issues, and change through to conclusion.
• Bring teams and collaborators together to resolve complex delivery challenges and help recover delivery when projects or programs move off track.
• Ensure effective project and program oversight, audit preparedness, and alignment with applicable Arm processes and ISO requirements.
• Facilitate decisions and coordinate delivery across Engineering, Product Management, Business, Marketing, Legal, and other teams.
• Provide clear communication and alignment across teams, collaborators, and senior management.
• Support extended planning and roadmap creation for complex projects and programs.
• Assist us in ongoing refinement of our project and program management procedures, techniques, and integration of automation.
  
  

Necessary Skills And Experience

• Experience managing complex software, engineering, or technology projects and programs, preferably using Agile or iterative development methods.
• Strong planning, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to influence and collaborate with engineering teams, peers, senior management, and Arm partners.
• Ability to grasp technical discussions and assess their influence on project and program plans, risks, and dependencies.
• Ability to manage complex cross-team dependencies and drive issues through to resolution.
• A positive and adaptable approach, with the confidence to take on new challenges in a fast-paced technology environment.
• Experience working with geographically distributed engineering teams.
  
  

Preferred Skills And Experience

• Familiarity with Software Development and Product Lifecycles.
• Experience with project and program oversight, audit, or compliance activities.
• Experience with Jira, Confluence, or comparable project and program management platforms.
• Exposure to Open Source Software.
• Experience with AI and automation tools applied to aid project and program delivery.
  
  

In Return

At Arm, we value inclusion and collaboration. We offer you the chance to work in a world-class environment, surrounded by ambitious professionals who are determined to succeed. You will have the opportunity to play a meaningful role in our projects, ensuring flawless execution and outstanding results. We provide competitive salary packages and benefits to support your professional and personal growth. Join us and help build the future of technology!

Additional Information

Please note that a relocation package (including visa sponsorship assistance) is not provided for this role

Accommodations at Arm

At Arm, we want to build extraordinary teams. If you need an adjustment or an accommodation during the recruitment process, please email

Hybrid Working at Arm

Arm’s approach to hybrid working is designed to create a working environment that supports both high performance and personal wellbeing. We believe in bringing people together face to face to enable us to work at pace, whilst recognizing the value of flexibility. Within that framework, we empower groups/teams to determine their own hybrid working patterns, depending on the work and the team’s needs. Details of what this means for each role will be shared upon application. In some cases, the flexibility we can offer is limited by local legal, regulatory, tax, or other considerations, and where this is the case, we will collaborate with you to find the best solution. Please talk to us to find out more about what this could look like for you.

Equal Opportunities at Arm

Arm is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal opportunities are available to all applicants and colleagues. We are a diverse organization of dedicated and innovative individuals, and don’t discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Salary Range

£113,700 - £153,900 per year