Business Change Program Manager

Quest Global Engineering Limited; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy seeks an experienced Program Manager for Business Transformation focused on site consolidation. This remote role entails managing multiple projects across Europe, requiring at least 5 years of experience in project management. The ideal candidate excels in stakeholder engagement, project delivery, and organizational skills, with expertise in MS Project and Power BI. Successful applicants will develop standardized methodologies and oversee project deliverables with cross-functional teams. This is a contract role with potential for a permanent position.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience in business transformation or operational projects.
• Proven experience managing site consolidations including physical moves.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver multiple consolidation projects across Europe.
• Build and manage detailed project plans with clear milestones.
• Engage and influence senior local stakeholders throughout project phases.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Cross-functional team coordination

Knowledge of industrial operations

Problem-solving

Experience with MS Project

Experience with Power BI

Job description

Quest Global – we are hiring

Program Manager – Business Transformation (Site Consolidation) for one of our customers. 12‑month contract, Outside IR35, permanent placement possible, Remote (UK / Germany).

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Program Manager with at least 5 years of hands‑on experience leading site consolidation projects within an industrial environment. This role will coordinate and deliver multiple consolidation projects across Europe, including physical moves, equipment relocation, closure activities and customer communication. As we scale this activity across the BU, the Program Manager will also develop the Site Consolidation Playbook, defining our standard methodology, processes and best practices. The ideal candidate is structured, practical and comfortable driving pace in complex environments with multiple stakeholders at different levels of the company.

Key Responsibilities

Project Delivery

• Operational and physical transfers
• Equipment and assets relocation
• Customer communication planning
• Site closure preparation and execution

Financial Tracking

Build and manage detailed project plans, ensuring milestones, risks and dependencies are clearly defined. Maintain project pace and proactively address delays, obstacles and cross‑functional issues. Prepare regular status reports and present progress to the Business Transformation Director.

Coordinate the work of local project leads and ensure alignment across functions (operations, quality, IT, HR, finance, commercial, HSE, etc.).

Stakeholder Management

Engage and influence senior local stakeholders (General Managers, Business Unit Leaders, Functional Leads). Facilitate clear and consistent communication throughout all project phases. Manage expectations and support change management activities at local and regional levels.

Methodology & Playbook Development

Develop the Group Site Consolidation Playbook, covering:

• Core processes
• Templates and tools
• Standard timelines
• Risk and communication frameworks
• Lessons learned and continuous improvement

Ensure the playbook is practical, scalable and adopted across divisions.

Skills & Experience

• 5+ years of project management experience, ideally within business transformation or operational projects.
• Proven experience managing site consolidations, including physical moves.
• Strong organizational and planning skills, with the ability to keep multiple projects on track.
• Experience coordinating cross‑functional teams without direct authority.
• Excellent communication skills, especially in complex or sensitive environments (customer impact, closures, organizational change).
• Proficiency in MS Project and Power BI.
• Experience working in an international and multi‑site organization.
• Knowledge of industrial operations, equipment and regulatory constraints.

Profile

• Hands‑on, pragmatic and solutions‑oriented.
• Able to balance detail with overall project vision.
• Confident, clear communicator.
• Comfortable managing ambiguity and defining new processes.
• Strong ownership and accountability mindset.