Project Manager

About ORB

Before applying for this role, please read the following information about this opportunity found below.Founded in 2017, ORB Innovations exists to empower people to be their best selves through technology, unlocking meaningful, data-driven insights to improve performance, wellness, and health.ORB was acquired by Glidewell, a leading US-based dental laboratory in 2023. This strategic partnership is accelerating our RandD, commercialisation and global distribution efforts.In 2024, we launched our first product, the ORB Sport Smart Mouthguard, in the US market. Designed for athletes in contact and combat sports, it delivers insights into heart rate, movement, and head impact exposure. Learn more at www.orbsport.com.Building on this momentum, we’re expanding our product portfolio within sports performance and entering the sleep technology space, developing solutions for those affected by sleep disorders.The RoleHybrid working – ORB office is located next to Old Street Station, London.As Project Manager at ORB Innovations, you’ll lead cross-functional hardware and software projects from planning through delivery, managing scope, timelines, risk, and resources across teams in London and California. Your work will be essential to ensuring our health and performance technologies launch on time, to spec and at scale.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelops and maintains project plans, timelines and budgets aligned with business objectives.Coordinates cross-functional teams across London and California, optimising resource allocation and task management.Identifies risks, manages scope and schedule changes and ensures transparent stakeholder communication throughout the project lifecycle.Leads project reporting and performance tracking, including milestones, metrics, and issue resolution.Mentors junior staff, promotes best practices and continuously improves project management processes across the organization.We’re looking for someone who hasBachelor’s degree or advanced degree in Engineering or similar.Minimum five (5) years of relevant working experience, emphasis on consumer hardware product development, particularly in wearables and/or medical technology.PRINCE2 or similar project management certification.Passion for performance and wellness technology.PerksHybrid workingBUPA Health InsuranceBUPA Dental InsuranceIllness/Injury Income ProtectionLife InsuranceTravel Insurance26 days’ holiday a year, plus bank holidays or opt out of bank holidays and take 34 days’ holiday whenever you likeFree office snacks including breakfast items, fresh fruit, tea and coffee and moreLearning and training opportunities and resourcesTest all the latest competitor wellness and fitness productsThe Interview ProcessFor this role, our process involves three stages:Resume Review and Screening CallVirtual InterviewIn-person Interview – You’ll be asked to prepare a task ahead of time.Our average process takes approximately 2-3 weeks, but we always work around your availability.You will have the chance to speak to our recruitment team at various points during your process but if you do have any specific questions or want to talk through reasonable adjustments ahead of or during your application, please contact us at careers@orbinnovations.com.Equal Opportunity StatementWe are actively creating an equitable environment for everyone to thrive.One of our priorities is to promote diversity and inclusion, ensuring that we provide ample support for all our employees to grow within the company. Embracing diversity in all its forms and fostering an inclusive environment are essential to our ethos.As an equal opportunity employer, we consider all applicants for employment without any bias based on ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, neurodiversity status, or disability status. ..... full job details .....