Program Manager

Markem-Imaje; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Recruitment Referral bonus

Long service awards

Smart casual dress code

Job summary

Markem-Imaje is looking for a Program Manager in Nottingham to drive product development from specification to launch. The role requires collaboration with both internal teams and external parties, ensuring the technical solutions meet quality and cost objectives.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, experience in program management within industrial equipment, and strong leadership capabilities. The position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering and related industry experience.
• Experience as a Program Manager in industrial equipment.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for delivery of technical solutions.
• Lead definition and validation of project specifications.
• Deliver projects through all development phases.

Skills

Project Management

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Business Acumen

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Project

JIRA

Job description

As Program Manager, you’ll be an integral part of the Markem-Imaje Thermal Transfer Product Division team, accountable for the cross‑functional product development activities from specification through prototyping, industrialisation and launch for innovative new products entering our global markets.

You’ll have an opportunity to work with senior internal and external technical and commercial personnel in an international environment to meet the company's technological and project goals whilst delivering highly complex thermal transfer coding products and solutions.

What you’ll do:

• Accountable for delivery of technical solutions to ensure products are available for manufacture and sale in line with business priorities, quality, timeline and cost objectives in accordance with MI global methodologies and standards.
• Lead definition of the business case and validate project specifications with all stakeholders prior to initiating the design phase.
• Deliver projects through all phases of the development process including the specification, design, integration, verification, qualification, field trials & product launch.
• Identify, manage and mitigate project risks; lead resolution of project related issues and escalate as required.
• Provide strong leadership to build and maintain a cohesive project team that works together to optimize schedule, budget and deliver overall project success.
• Contribute to MI global project governance in functional coordination with the Global Manager for Program Management.

What you need to have:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering and New Business Development industry‑related work experience.
• Experience as a Project or Program Manager within an Industrial equipment market sector.
• Strong business acumen and communication skills.
• Strong leadership, results‑driven and conflict resolution experience.
• Experience working with Project Management tools (MS Project, JIRA, or equivalent).
• Experience in development and industrialisation of complex electro‑mechanical products with embedded software is desirable.
• Experience in an international company (markets and locations) would be desirable.

What we offer:

• A great job, highly professional environment, and friendly work culture.
• Growth opportunities & international environment.
• Recruitment Referral bonus.
• Long service awards.
• Smart casual dress code.

You’ll only be the right candidate if you are aligned to our values and culture:

• Winning through customers.
• High ethical standards, openness and trust.
• Expectations for results.
• Respect and value people.

Location: Nottingham