Global Lead, Motorsport & Advanced Engineering Programs

Fortescue; Harwell; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Aviva Pension

Group Life Assurance

Private Medical Insurance

26 days holiday + 5 option

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Fortescue, UK-based, invites an accomplished Head of Programmes to lead planning and delivery of Motorsport and Advanced Engineering programmes, ensuring on-time, on-budget results and alignment with strategic objectives.

You will direct all phases from concept through launch, manage cross-functional teams across engineering, manufacturing, procurement, finance and logistics, and report KPIs to senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years in programme or project management within engineering/tech consultancy.
• Led large-scale programmes from concept to launch.
• Experience managing complex cross-functional projects with conflicting priorities.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field; MBA desirable.
• Exceptional leadership, communication and stakeholder management.
• Ability to lead in ambiguous, rapidly changing environments with strategic foresight.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall programme direction and strategy for global delivery.
• Oversee lifecycle phases from concept to launch with scope, cost, risk and resources.
• Report KPI’s across the portfolio to senior leadership and central teams.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across Engineering, Manufacturing, Procurement, Finance and Logistics.
• Maintain governance standards, quality frameworks and budget adherence.
• Mentor and develop programme team members and promote inclusive culture.

Skills

Programme leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Governance & budgeting

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Communication

Strategic planning

Programme governance

Scheduling

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

MBA or postgraduate desirable

Tools

MS Project

MS Excel

Reporting tools

Job description

Fortescue, UK-based, invites an accomplished Head of Programmes to lead planning and delivery of Motorsport and Advanced Engineering programmes, ensuring on-time, on-budget results and alignment with strategic objectives.

You will direct all phases from concept through launch, manage cross-functional teams across engineering, manufacturing, procurement, finance and logistics, and report KPIs to senior leadership.