Engineering Programme Manager

Dexory; Wallingford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A pioneering robotics company in Wallingford is seeking an Engineering Programme Manager to lead the delivery of autonomous robotics and data-intelligence programmes. You will ensure effective project timelines and facilitate cross-disciplinary collaboration to meet project objectives effectively. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in engineering project management and a process-driven approach to enhance productivity. The role offers competitive benefits including private healthcare and 25 holidays per year.

Benefits

Private healthcare via Bupa

Life insurance

Income protection

Pension contributions

Employee Assistance Programme

25 holidays per year

Full meals onsite

Fun team events

Qualifications

• Proven track record in engineering project or programme management within robotics or high-tech manufacturing.
• Exceptional ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Comfortable managing complex stakeholder dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Own engineering programme timelines and roadmaps for project delivery.
• Facilitate bi-weekly programme reviews across teams.
• Implement live dashboards to monitor project health and performance metrics.

Skills

Engineering project management

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Process-driven mindset

Job description

Dexory pioneers autonomous robotics and data-driven intelligence to revolutionize industrial operations in the wider logistics industry. Inspired by Formula 1’s relentless pursuit of speed and precision, we fuse cutting‑edge autonomous technology, data intelligence and AI with mechatronics and systems engineering to deliver ultra‑fast development cycles and deployable robotics solutions.

As the Engineering Programme Manager, you will lead and accelerate the end‑to‑end delivery of Dexory’s autonomous robotics and data‑intelligence programmes by instilling a high‑velocity cadence across all engineering teams. You’ll own planning, coordination and risk management—ensuring rapid iteration, cross‑discipline alignment and production introduction of engineering features and new products. This is a highly cross‑functional, process‑focused and agile role supporting project execution across multiple engineering disciplines including Mechanical, Electronics, Software, Robotics and Production. While not a people management position, you will be instrumental in enabling multiple teams to work effectively and deliver programmes on time and to the highest standard. It is essential you have worked within an engineering environment and have an understanding of engineering design and build completion times.

Responsibilities:

• Own engineering programme timelines and maintain high‑level roadmaps to ensure delivery on all projects (and correctly prioritised)
• Chair twice‑weekly “pit‑stop” stand‑ups with Software, Robotics and Production leads to surface blockers and drive rapid decisions.
• Facilitate bi‑weekly programme reviews to align Product, Engineering Operations and Customer Success on priorities and risk mitigation.
• Translate strategic objectives into sprint‑based roadmaps, with clearly defined milestones every 2–4 weeks.
• Implement live dashboards (e.g. burndown charts, test‑pass metrics) to monitor project health; elevate deviations within 24 hours.
• Drive cadence and ensure teams are being supported with live data to understand performance metrics.
• Own the “failure‑mode” post‑mortems after each deployment cycle, capturing lessons and accelerating root‑cause fixes.
• Partner with wider team to enhance our PLM/ERP toolchain for automated build‑to‑deploy workflows and inventory transparency and ensure the NPI process is streamlined from engineering inception to production.
• Identify process bottlenecks in prototype manufacturing, software integration and data perception pipeline ops—drive events and ownership to eliminate lead‑time.
• Standardise project delivery frameworks (e.g., stage‑gate or agile variants).
• Enable successful NPI (New Product Introduction) through structured delivery models.
• Oversee inventory management for projects and programmes
• Coordinate engineering‑to‑operations handovers and readiness reviews.
• Maintain documentation, dashboards, and reporting mechanisms.

Required Qualifications:

• Proven track record in engineering project or programme management, ideally within robotics, automotive, or high‑tech manufacturing.
• Exceptional at driving focus in fast‑moving teams; capable of influencing senior stakeholders with clarity and conviction.
• Experience working in a fast environment where problems need to be solved quickly.
• Process‑driven mindset with the ability to flex based on team maturity.
• Familiarity with NPI processes and cross‑disciplinary hardware development.
• Comfortable working across multiple teams and managing complex stakeholder dynamics.
• Experience identifying and fixing blockers/bottlenecks across departments.
• A real grit/drive to make a difference

Starting from the interview process and continuing into your career with us, you will be working by our four Operating Principles:

• Performance: High standards, outstanding results,
• Commitment: All in, every time
• One team: One mission, shared success

Joining our team and company isn’t just about expertise; it’s about embracing uncertainty with ambition. We’re crafting world‑changing solutions, fueled by a passion to redefine what’s possible. We will look for you to help create and shape the future of logistics solutions through our products, our culture and our shared vision.

You will also receive:

• Private healthcare via Bupa with 24/7 medical helpline
• Life insurance
• Income protection
• Pension: 4+% employee with option to opt into salary exchange, 5% employer
• Employee Assistance Programme – mental wellbeing, financial and legal advice/support
• 25 holidays per year
• Full meals onsite in Wallingford
• Fun team events on and off‑site, snacks of all kinds in the office

AAP/EEO Statement

Dexory provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. It prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.