Position: Program Manager - Engineering Industry
Location: Chesterfield
Salary: Up to £55,000 + Benefits
Our client is now seeking a highly motivated Programme Manager to join their team and play a key role in delivering bespoke engineering solutions to their customers. The successful candidate will take customer requirements, organise and lead multidisciplinary teams, and oversee the design and manufacture of innovative, tailored solutions-delivered on time and within budget.
This is a dynamic role that involves close collaboration with clients, internal engineering and manufacturing teams, and subcontractors. You will have the opportunity to manage a wide variety of projects across our product portfolio, ensuring our reputation for high-quality, on-time delivery continues to set us apart.
Key Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end project delivery, from capturing requirements through to design, manufacture, and delivery.
Act as the primary point of contact for clients, ensuring their needs are understood and met.
Manage multidisciplinary teams, subcontractors, and resources to deliver projects on time, in full, and to cost.
Apply project management methodologies, life cycle principles, risk and opportunity management, and change control.
Monitor project performance against KPIs, maintaining a focus on quality, cost, and schedule.
Support and mentor team members, fostering a collaborative and results-driven environment.Essential Criteria
Strong IT skills, including high competency in MS Project, Excel, PowerPoint, and related tools.
Proven track record of leading projects in a commercial environment and engaging with stakeholders at all levels
Demonstrable experience of delivering projects to deadline.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience producing reports and presentations.
Strong customer service ethos and proven ability to ensure customer satisfaction.
Experience mentoring or coaching team members.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to balance short- and long-term needs.
Ability to plan, prioritise, and organise resources effectively.
Experience of project risk and opportunity management, change control, and configuration control.
Understanding of KPIs, estimating, and costing techniques.
Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision.
Adaptable, with the ability to apply skills in new contexts.
Eligible to meet Security Check (SC) clearance requirements.
Desirable Criteria
Working knowledge of one or more of the following areas:
Electrical/electronic design
Mechanical design
Software developmentWhy Apply
This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the delivery of innovative, high-quality engineered solutions for a wide range of customers. You'll be part of a supportive team that values collaboration, technical excellence, and customer success.
If you're a driven, organised, and customer-focused Programme Manager with a passion for engineering, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today with an up-to-date CV