Manufacturing Program Manager

Manufacturing Programme Manager – Prototype & Development

Location: Stevenage

Salary: Circa £55,000 depending on experience

Dynamic (hybrid) working: 4 days per week on-site due to the operational nature of this role

Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship

Restrictions: All successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS).

The Opportunity:

Are you ready to take your career to the next level? We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Manufacturing Programme Manager to help deliver at the front end of our groundbreaking manufacturing process. Lead a multi-functional manufacturing team comprising Engineering, Planning & Control, and Operations staff to deliver prototype and development projects in a fast-paced and complex environment.

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience: Proven track record in the delivery of complex prototype and/or development projects as an accomplished Operations or Programme Manager.
• Stakeholder Management: Substantial experience interfacing and effectively influencing customers and suppliers, as well as briefing senior management.
• Leadership: Proven management experience leading multi-functional teams in a matrix or cross-functional organisation.
• Project Management: Experience managing project scope, identifying deviations, and negotiating changes and their impact on the overall project.
• Detail-Oriented: Able to identify risks and opportunity trends within cost, schedule, and quality data and formulate plans to mitigate risks and deliver opportunities.
• Proactive: Enthusiastic individual who can prioritize and understand strategic business needs while managing day-to-day tactical decisions.
• Technical Skills: Familiarity with project planning software such as Primavera or Microsoft Project.
• Self-Motivated: High degree of self-motivation and drive, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

What We Offer:

• Company Bonus: Bonus of up to 21% of base salary.
• Pension: Maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%.
• Enhanced Parental Leave: Up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave; enhancements available for paternity leave, neonatal leave, and fertility testing and treatments.
• Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking, and much more.
• Training and Development: Excellent career progression, training, and career development opportunities.