Programme Manager

Commutable from :   Bath, Swindon, Cardiff, Gloucester, Bridgend, Bristol, Newport

Business :                  Manufacturing & Engineering

Salary & Package :    £70,000-£80,000p.a. + benefits

If the last few years have taught us anything, it’s to hold dear to what’s important and for us to reflect, reimagine and realign our priorities…

Technology has advanced, and continues to advance, at a rate of knots.

Robotic lawnmowers that merrily go about their business outside the home while the jumped-up vacuum plods around the inside, listening to the voice commands being bellowed into the home hub whilst the connected heating system regulates the air temperature.

To name but a few things.

Thing is, as much as those advances pinch a minute back here and there, they don’t really create lifelong memories with those who we care about most, do they?

For some, operating in businesses that solely focus on advancing the already advanced technology seems to be the crowning glory; but you’d prefer to be part of a bigger sense of purpose…something that really did create memories and feed into peoples reimagined priorities, through the products you develop and produce.

Role Overview.

You’ll lead multiple programmes end-to-end; from concept to volume production – while improving the processes for project planning, launch and the production of new products.

You’ll own the project process (stage-gate reviews, risk, cadence), the project team, the cross-functional teams, and the outcomes (on-time, to specification and within budget).

It’s a role for someone who can deliver today and build a better system for tomorrow.

The mandate (first 12 months or so).

Stand up a standard programme structure across the product portfolio – clear plans, owners, and cross-functional routines.

Institutionalise status, risk & outlook reviews that are concise, data-driven, and actually used.

Support functional leaders (Design, Engineering, Manufacturing & Production, Marketing, Product Performance) with top-level plans that raise delivery quality across the board.

Lead multiple programmes – from early-stage NPD activities through to facelifts of existing products.

Hit the delivery window for dedicated launch dates – ensuring milestone achievement and programme financials are on plan.

Drive cross-functional adoption of the business project management tool to ensure all stakeholders are engaged and following the flow.

What you’ll be leading.

A team of Project Managers (coaching, performance, standards).

Cross-functional project teams spanning Product, Design, Engineering, Manufacturing and Marketing,

How success is measured.

On-time, on-spec, on-budget delivery of defined programme objectives.

Milestone achievement and programme financials on plan.

Operating cadence in place and used (plans live in project system; reviews are rhythmic, concise, effective).

What you’ve done.

Track record of leading complex programmes / projects from within manufacturing and engineering led organisations.

Proven delivery running several programmes concurrently, with Project Managers reporting to you.

Built or refined stage-gate processes and cross-functional workflows; comfortable setting documentation standards and validation protocols.

Strong stakeholder leadership – calm authority, clear expectations, and the diplomacy to move change through others.

Who you are.

A driving force behind cross-functional work : hands-on, structured, data-driven, and good at keeping people focused on outcomes. You empower managers, build a project culture, and make processes stick without adding noise.

Why this is worth your move.

Full product influence, end to end. You can shape the customer offering – from research to launch – and see the impact.

Big enough to invest, small enough to see it land. You can develop and execute your own improvement plans and watch them take hold.

Product intimacy with real customer proximity. Less distance, more traction.

Leadership committed to product and service. A growth journey with standards, not slogans.   Please click the ‘Apply’ button. Don’t worry if your CV isn’t up to date. Just send what you have, and we’ll deal with that later