Role Purpose To lead and integrate multiple fast-moving technology, product and facility development programmes within the Technology & Innovation function, providing clear, execution-focused leadership during a critical phase of growth and delivery. The environment is FOAK, high-ambiguity and schedule-driven, similar to automotive plant launches, aerospace industrialisation or major automation roll-outs. The department lead: Concept and prototyping of construction components & products, through to launch in facilities, commissioning and handover. This creates a delivery tension between: Clients, Product Engineering & innovation teams Commercial, construction and operations This role addresses the tension 1. Programme Integration You will own the single integrated delivery plan covering: Product & system development Factory / facility build-out Equipment procurement & installation Supplier readiness Commissioning, validation and ramp-up You will continually re-plan to reflect technical learning, commercial constraints and delivery risk. 2. Executive Reporting You will produce clear, decision-grade weekly reporting for senior leadership, including: Schedule vs baseline Key risks & mitigations Cost and forecast position Critical decisions required Your job is to give leadership a true picture of delivery reality. 3. Cost & Commercial Control You will manage: Programme budgets Forecasts and cashflow Change control and commercial exposure This is not a pure planning role you are accountable for financial discipline as well as delivery. 4. Supplier & Partner Integration You will coordinate equipment suppliers, integrators, designers and contractors into a single execution system, ensuring that: Lead times FAT / SAT Installation Commissioning Operational readiness are all aligned to programme milestones. 5. Cross-functional Leadership You will act as the delivery spine between: Engineering Manufacturing Digital Facilities Commercial External partners Resolving conflicts between what people want to build and what can actually be delivered. Who we are looking for We are seeking someone from environments such as: Automotive (EV plants, automation, industrialisation) Aerospace (new platform or production line launches) Advanced manufacturing, robotics or industrial systems You will likely have led: New factory launches Automation or production system roll-outs Complex supplier-led capital programmes You are comfortable operating where: Design is still evolving Schedules are aggressive Leadership wants answers, not excuses