Programme Manager – Automotive
Location: UK (Hybrid, Midlands)
Contract Length: 6 months (initial)
Day Rate: £750 – £800 p/d Outside IR35
Start Date: ASAP
We are seeking an experienced Programme Director to lead a high-impact transformation programme within the automotive industry. This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation at a pivotal moment, delivering complex, multi-stream change initiatives across business and technology domains.
Key Responsibilities:
* Oversee the end-to-end delivery of large-scale programmes across operations, technology, and commercial functions.
* Drive stakeholder alignment across global teams, ensuring strategic objectives are clearly defined and achieved.
* Lead programme planning, governance, risk management, and reporting at a senior executive level.
* Manage third-party suppliers and internal resources to deliver against tight timelines and budgets.
* Ensure that change initiatives are embedded effectively and deliver long-term value.
Key Requirements:
* Proven experience as a Programme Director or Senior Programme Manager, ideally in contract or consultancy roles.
* Demonstrable experience in leading major transformation programmes within the automotive industry.
* Strong background in IT and business change delivery, with the ability to balance commercial and technical priorities.
* Exceptional stakeholder management skills, including C-suite engagement.
* Ability to lead matrixed teams in fast-paced, dynamic environments.
* Familiarity with EV, mobility solutions, or connected vehicle programmes.
* Experience in agile, hybrid, and waterfall delivery methodologies.