Agile Program Manager

Maris Interiors; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking an Agile Program Manager to lead the end-to-end management of fire door projects throughout multiple locations. This role requires strong leadership and program management skills, with a focus on safety and compliance. The successful candidate will ensure high-quality project delivery while building relationships with stakeholders and managing resources effectively.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company vehicle and equipment

Opportunity to contribute to life-saving safety compliance work

Qualifications

• Experience managing multi-site construction projects.
• Full UK driving license.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning, resourcing, and installation of fire door projects across multiple sites.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships and manage project timelines.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and lead project teams.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Problem Solving

Time Management

Job description

Are you a results-oriented leader passionate about safety and compliance? Do you thrive in dynamic, multi-site environments, where you can think on your feet and focus on delivery without unnecessary bureaucracy?

You'll be instrumental in:

• Strategic leadership and full program ownership, multiple projects at once.
• Implementing agile best practices using your construction experience.
• Building strong stakeholder relationships, working closely with our Head of Fire Doors, the installation teams and all suppliers ensuring jobs run smoothly, whilst managing and meeting customer expectations.
• Ensuring high quality delivery on site.
• Proactively managing risks.
• Ensuring rigorous compliance with safety standards.
• Leading & empowering project teams to deliver high quality outputs every time and a culture of safety and excellence.
• Keen problem solving skills.
• Monitoring performance and reporting to leadership. Who you are: A strong leader with program/project management experience (ideally multi-site/construction), proven program delivery expertise, and a passion for safety. You're an exceptional communicator, strategic thinker & ready to make a difference working closely with our Head of Fire Doors.
  
  

Make a real impact in a challenging, rewarding environment. We offer career growth, a collaborative culture, and competitive compensation.

Role Purpose

The Agile Program Manager is responsible for the end-to-end management of fire door projects, ensuring high standards of compliance, safety, and execution. This includes oversight of planning, resourcing, and installation/inspection activities across multiple concurrent sites. The role is pivotal in maintaining timelines, allocating resources effectively, and ensuring regulatory and quality standards are consistently met.

Key Responsibilities

Project Leadership & Site Management

• Plan, coordinate, and manage multiple fire door projects simultaneously across diverse sites.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet quality standards.
• Serve as the main point of contact between field teams, administration, and stakeholders.
• Work closely with Head of Fire Doors to support potential sales opportunities to ensure customer needs are understood and managed.
• Work closely with the Fire Door Compliance Officer to ensure the installations and inspections are to the certified standards with all relevant paperwork completed.
  
  

Team Supervision & Resource Allocation

• Lead and mentor the field operations team, providing performance feedback.
• Coordinate daily activities with the administration and scheduling teams to optimise workforce deployment.
• Ensure the availability and readiness of tools, vehicles, and materials for each site.
  
  

Compliance & Documentation

• Ensure all on-site documentation (installation, inspection, and compliance records) is completed to specification and in a timely manner.
• Uphold all Health & Safety requirements and ensure safe site practices are followed.
• Report risks, incidents, or non-compliances using established systems and communicate findings promptly.
  
  

Stakeholder Communication

• Act as the key liaison for clients, ensuring clear communication, professional conduct, and customer satisfaction.
• Collaborate with the engineering and quality assurance teams to maintain ISO:9001 standards.
• Provide detailed project reports and progress updates to senior leadership
  
  

Required Competencies And Skills

Technical and Managerial Competencies

• Strong understanding of construction sites and CDM requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects and teams across multiple locations.
• Skilled in resource planning and prioritising tasks under tight deadlines.
• Proficient in using digital tools and systems for project tracking and reporting.
  
  

Personal Attributes

• Highly organised with attention to detail and strong time management.
• Methodical, with a practical approach to solving on-site challenges.
• Calm under pressure and with a steely approach.
• Excellent communicator and relationship builder, able to maintain client confidence.
• Accountable, confident, and positive - able to drive projects independently while being a collaborative team leader.
  
  

Qualifications & Experience

• Provable prior experience managing multi-site construction projects of various sizes.
• Full UK driving license.
  
  

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Company vehicle and equipment
• Opportunity to contribute to life-saving safety compliance work