Program Manager

TN United Kingdom; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Program Manager to oversee exciting New Product Introduction projects. This role offers a generous salary and a supportive work culture that emphasizes employee development and recognition. You will lead project execution, manage risks, and ensure effective communication with stakeholders. With flexible working arrangements and a comprehensive benefits package, this opportunity is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in a thriving environment. Join a team that values innovation and collaboration, and take your career to the next level.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus

Work from home up to 2 days a week

25 days’ annual leave + Bank Holidays

Flexible benefits scheme

Flexible start and finish times

Employee recognition awards

Learning and development opportunities

Generous pension scheme

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business preferred.
• Experienced in automotive/aerospace New Product Introduction (NPI).
• PMI accreditation (PMP) or equivalent recommended.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring profit and loss of projects and ensuring successful execution.
• Managing effective communications and project updates.
• Establishing objectives and providing direction to project teams.

Skills

Project Management

Risk Management

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Business

Job description

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Program Manager – Loughborough – £65,000 - £70,000 Chase and Holland are proud to be working with an Award-Winning global manufacturer who are currently recruiting a Program Manager to join their team. As Program Manager, you will be responsible for the execution of projects related to New Product Introduction. The business has many exciting projects lined up and it is an exciting time to join. Alongside a generous salary/benefits package the business also offers genuine development opportunities and a strong focus on culture. In Return You Will Receive:

• Discretionary bonus
• Work from home up to 2 days a week after probation
• 25 days’ annual leave + Bank Holidays
• Flexible benefits scheme – includes ability to buy/sell holiday, cycle to work and private healthcare options
• Flexible start and finish times
• Strong recognition culture with weekly and monthly employee awards (vouchers/goody bags)
• Learning and development - Access to on-site and external training
• Generous pension and life assurance scheme
• Employee assistance program proving free professional private counselling to all employees

Program Manager Responsibilities:

• Monitoring the profit and loss of projects. Responsibility, Authority and Accountability (RAA) for every project scope delivery and successful execution within technical, schedule, cost, and quality commitments
• Executing IPT leadership across projects
• Establishing objectives and goals and provides direction to project teams in areas of customer concerns, potential changes in scope and risk assessment
• Managing effective communications
• Ensuring standard program management processes are utilized and adequate to support the project execution and teams
• Managing all risks and requirements of the project
• Providing periodic project updates (Project Status Report) of current situation relating to contractual milestones and problem/high risk areas ( technical, cost, and schedule)
• Managing the scope and specification for the project considering the need of customer, stakeholders and in collaboration with the Program Management Office (PMO)
• Reporting project progress and information, performs project reviews, identifies risks and deviations, and obtains solutions

Required Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree: Engineering or Business degree preferred
• Experienced in automotive/aerospace New Product Introduction (NPI) and/or Operational projects
• Project Management Institute (PMI) accreditation (PMP) or equivalent recommended
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Experience in risk management
• Strong analytical skills and business acumen

If you are interested in finding out about this exciting Program Manager opportunity, please click ‘apply now’. Chase & Holland acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. We specialise in finance, supply chain, HR, IT and office support recruitment and comfortably service Yorkshire, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Staffordshire and Lincolnshire.