Director, Project Management (Software)

JOB OVERVIEW Do you enjoy bringing people, technology and strategy together to deliver meaningful outcomes? Are you excited by directing a team of project managers that shapes how software is delivered across a global organisation? If so, we’d love to hear from you! At Arm, we create technology that powers billions of devices around the world. Behind every innovation are teams working together to develop and deliver software across a wide range of products. We’re looking for a Director, Project Management to lead a portfolio of software projects spanning several products, engineering teams and business groups. Together, we’ll improve how work is planned, coordinated and delivered across Arm, helping our engineering community achieve reliable outcomes. Reporting to the Senior Director of Engineering Delivery, this role is part of multiple leadership teams and will influence how we prioritise work, manage dependencies and support customer delivery. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Leadership Work with multiple leadership teams to define project strategy, translate business goals into measurable plans and ensure the portfolio supports Arm’s product roadmap. Lead projects across multiple products and organisations, creating clarity around priorities, ownership, progress and outcomes. Develop and support the project management team through coaching, continuous learning, succession planning and career development. Represent the portfolio in leadership forums, contributing to wider decisions and helping teams align around shared goals. Project Execution Guide delivery across concurrent projects, balancing priorities, resources, dependencies and risks while maintaining alignment with wider programmes. Develop practical approaches to planning and governance that connect product roadmaps, execution and customer delivery. Identify risks, dependencies and potential barriers early, working with partners to resolve them before they affect delivery. Support relevant security, quality and regulatory requirements while using delivery insights to help teams improve. Collaboration and Influencing Build effective relationships across Engineering, Product Management, Programme Management and other Arm software groups. Support informed decisions through clear communication, evidence and an understanding of different perspectives. Bring structure to uncertain situations, helping colleagues navigate competing priorities and reach balanced decisions. Skills and Experience We’re interested in people who can connect strategy with delivery, bring different groups together and help others succeed. Relevant experience may include: Leading complex software projects or portfolios across several teams, products or locations. Guiding multifunctional teams through collaboration and influence. Delivering enterprise, embedded, platform or cloud software, or products within a developer ecosystem. Working with senior leaders to turn business priorities into practical plans, investment decisions and measurable outcomes. Developing customer-ready software at scale, including areas of the software stack from firmware and boot flows through to operating systems and applications. Communicating ideas clearly and working effectively with colleagues, customers and suppliers. Personal Attributes We value thoughtful leaders who remain calm when priorities change, use evidence to guide decisions and make complicated challenges easier to understand. A collaborative approach, commercial awareness and an interest in helping people grow will support success in this role. Technical Understanding Experience with modern software development lifecycles, Agile methods, release management, DevOps and continuous integration and delivery would be useful. An awareness of software architecture, platform development, quality engineering, security and delivery measurement will also help in guiding discussions and decisions. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Salary: GBP £144,600.00-£195,600.00 , depending on skills and experience. Alongside the salary, Arm offers benefits that support wellbeing, professional development and life outside work. Please note that a relocation package, including visa sponsorship support, is available for candidates who require it. We’re committed to an accessible recruitment process. Please let us know if you need any adjustments or support during your application or interview. we’re happy to help! Please note that no relocation package is available for this role. If skilled worker sponsorship is required, Arm will meet costs associated with sponsorship for the employer only. All fees associated with the individual’s application e.g. visa application fee and Immigration Health Surcharge, will be the responsibility of the successful candidate. #LI-CM1 | Develop software delivery strategy by leading a high-performing project management team, shaping complex engineering portfolios and influencing product execution across Arm’s global software organisation.! Our 10x Mindset At Arm, we believe progress happens when people are empowered to think bigger and push beyond what seems possible. Our 10x mindset is about curiosity, ambition and creating impact that will be used by millions. We learn fast, prioritise collaboration and turn bold ideas into real technology. We look for people who are inspired by this way of working and want to grow in an environment where bold ideas are welcomed. Discover how the 10x mindset shapes life at Arm: https://careers.arm.com/10x-mindset Use of AI in Your Application At Arm, we embrace the benefits AI can bring, including in recruitment. You may use AI to support your preparation, such as improving the clarity of written responses, practicing interview questions, or learning more about our industry. However, your application, and interview responses must reflect your own thinking, experience, and abilities. We want to understand your authentic perspective, creativity, and approach to problem solving. As such, you may not use AI to complete assigned tasks as part of any assessments. If you plan to use AI-supported or assistive technologies as part of a reasonable adjustment, please contact accommodations@arm.com so we can support you. Recruitment Adjustments and Accommodations At Arm, we want to build extraordinary teams. If you need an adjustment or an accommodation during the recruitment process, please email accommodations@arm.com . To note, by sending us the requested information, you consent to its use by Arm to arrange for appropriate accommodations. All accommodation or adjustment requests will be treated with confidentiality, and information concerning these requests will only be disclosed to the extent necessary to provide the accommodation. Although this is not an exhaustive list, examples of support include breaks between interviews, having documents read aloud, or office accessibility. Please email us about anything we can do to accommodate you during the recruitment process. Hybrid Working 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 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.