Junior Project/Program Manager

Fortive; Norwich; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A global industrial technology innovator is seeking a Junior Program Manager. This role focuses on leading program teams, managing resources, and ensuring effective communication. Candidates should have at least 2 years of program management experience and strong leadership skills. The position offers growth opportunities within a dynamic and inclusive culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years of program management experience.
• Proficient knowledge of program management tools.
• Familiarity with Fortive Business System tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional program teams.
• Manage conflict and tradeoffs.
• Communicate effectively to all levels.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Team-building skills

Change management

Program management

Budget management

Agile Program Management

Education

Bachelor's degree (desirable)

Job description

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Junior Program Manager

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The Fluke Program Management Office is seeking a Junior Program Manager to drive business growth by applying program management skills. Fluke is the world leader in professional electronic test tools and software; your programs will help keep the world up and running by developing and delivering rugged, reliable, and accurate test and measurement tools and software used by professionals in critical and fast-growing industries such as solar power and electric vehicle service equipment.

Overview

Reporting to the manager of the PMO Develop team, you will own process discipline, leading cross-functional, geographically dispersed program teams through scoping, securing resources, setting program targets, and holding self and team accountable.

The role requires a person who is comfortable communicating at all levels of the organization, in managing conflict and tradeoffs and enabling cross-functional clarity and execution.

Responsibilities

• Own process discipline and lead cross-functional, geographically dispersed program teams through scoping, resource securing, target setting, and accountability.
• Communicate effectively at all levels of the organization; manage conflict and tradeoffs to enable cross-functional clarity and execution.

Skills and Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication to all levels of the organization with appropriate urgency; act as a liaison between cross-functional team members; able to lead stand-up meetings and leadership communications.
• Collaborate with teams to create and update schedules/action plans; drive crucial conversations and countermeasures.
• Strong team-building skills; experience with multiple cross-functional, cross-geographic teams and successful project execution.
• Ability to identify when countermeasures are needed; lead trade-off discussions and impact analysis; guide teams through pivots when needed.
• Change management champion able to commit, advocate and lead through change.
• Basic program management skills including system tools and soft skills; familiarity with Fortive Business System (FBS) tools and project visual management as applicable.
• Cultivates a culture of problem solving; identifies and manages risks; escalates problems when necessary.
• Ability to create, manage, and track budgets for projects of low to medium complexity.
• Proficient knowledge of standard work across the entire product lifecycle for project management; ability to work with functional departments to support program activities.
• Leads project stand-up meetings and communicates to leadership and teams; applies basic visual management tools (Build Measure Learn schedule, issue tracker, risk register).
• Knowledge of Agile Program Management (APM); can scope projects and manage to critical path on low to medium complexity projects.
• Minimum 2+ years of program management experience (ideally with an R&D background); demonstrated ability to inspire collaborative team execution across geographically dispersed teams.
• Risk management and change management experience; comfortable communicating at all levels and adjusting for audience.
• Bachelor’s degree desirable but not mandatory; APM/PMP certification a plus.

Fortive Corporation Overview

Fortive's essential technology makes the world safer and more productive. We accelerate transformation in high-impact fields like workplace safety, build environments, and healthcare.

We are a global industrial technology innovator with a startup spirit. Our forward-looking companies lead in healthcare sterilization, industrial safety, predictive maintenance, and other mission-critical solutions. We are a diverse team 10,000 strong, united by a dynamic, inclusive culture and energized by limitless learning and growth. We use the proven Fortive Business System (FBS) to accelerate our positive impact.

At Fortive, we believe in you. We believe in your potential — your ability to learn, grow, and make a difference. At Fortive, we believe in us — the power of people working together to solve problems no one could solve alone. At Fortive, we believe in growth — we are honest about what’s working and what isn’t, and we never stop improving and innovating. Fortive: For you, for us, for growth.

About Fluke

Fluke is leading the world in creating software, test tools and technology that will support customers today and in the future. We are a customer-obsessed market leader with a strong reputation for reliability, quality and safety. Fluke is a wholly owned subsidiary of Fortive Corporation, headquartered in the greater Seattle area. Driven by the Fortive Business System, Fluke offers the energy of a startup with the resources of a Fortune 500 company. We focus on the growth of our individual employees, teams and the Fluke brand.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Fortive Corporation and all Fortive Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Fortive and all Fortive Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at [e-mail].