Program Manager

Weir; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering company is seeking a Program Manager to lead strategic transformation initiatives in the Minerals Division. The successful candidate will oversee program execution, manage cross-functional teams, and ensure alignment with business objectives. Required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree and 15+ years of experience in program management. This role involves travel and offers an opportunity to contribute to a sustainable future.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience as Program Manager/Director.
• Experience in sales process transformation or quoting systems is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated experience managing programs using Agile and traditional methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the program from initiation through execution to successful closure.
• Drive transformation of the OE sales process for faster quoting.
• Identify and mitigate risks across technical, project, and supplier domains.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

PMP, PgMP, PRINCE2 certification

Tools

MS Project

Jira

Confluence

Job description

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Location: United States, Canada, United Kingdom or Australia.

Purpose of Role:The Program Manager will be responsible for planning, executing, and closing the program in alignment with strategic business goals, schedule deadlines, and budget constraints. This program aims to transform the Minerals Division Original Equipment (OE) sales process by integrating product selection, configuration, pricing, and quoting capabilities into a unified, streamlined workflow. The Program Manager will lead multiple in-flight cross-functional projects, manage integrated teams across sales, engineering, IT, and other functions, and ensure successful business adoption and process standardization.Reporting to: Sr. Director Enterprise Program Management Office & Quality Systems

Why choose Weir:
Be part of a global organization dedicated to building a better future: At Weir, the growing world depends on us. It depends on us constantly reinventing, quickly adapting and continually finding better, faster, more sustainable ways to access the resources it needs to thrive. And it depends on each of us doing the best work of our lives. It’s a big challenge – but it is exciting.

An opportunity to grow your own way: Everything moves fast in the dynamic world of Weir. This creates opportunities for us to take on new challenges, explore new areas, learn, progress and excel. Best of all, there is no set path that our people must take. Instead, everyone is given the support and freedom to tailor-make their own career and do the best work of their lives.

Feel empowered to be yourself and belong: Weir is a welcoming, inclusive place, where each individual’s contribution is recognized and all employees are encouraged to innovate, collaborate and be themselves. We continually focus on people and their wellbeing. We believe in fairness and choose to be honest, transparent and authentic in everything we do.

Key Responsibilities:

Program Leadership & Strategy

• Lead the program from initiation through execution to successful closure.
• Align program scope and deliverables with strategic business objectives.
• Drive transformation of the OE sales process to enable faster, more accurate quoting with full process visibility.

Program Scope & Governance

• Reaffirm and manage overall program scope, objectives, and deliverables.
• Coordinate governance structures including Executive Steering Committees, stakeholder forums, and working groups.
• Oversee change control processes in collaboration with the program change manager, ensuring effective communication of changes.

Program Planning & Control

• Develop and maintain an integrated master plan which outlines the major events and accomplishments that need to occur for successful program completion.
  • Define hard constraints such as schedule deadlines and/or budget limitations
  • Define all project work using a Work Breakdown Structure
  • Work with leadership to identify and allocate resources needed to accomplish the program
  • Develop the integrated master schedule which sequences the work and resources into a detailed networked schedule.
• Direct cross-functional teams across technology, product, engineering, and sales including regional adoption teams to execute the program plan.
• Establish stakeholder communication plans and deliver clear, concise reporting to executive leadership.

Risk, Issue & Opportunity Management

• Identify and mitigate risks across technical, project, and supplier domains.
• Document and resolve issues using root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Evaluate and incorporate opportunities to enhance program execution and value.

Change Management & Business Adoption

• Lead change management initiatives to ensure successful adoption of new tools and processes.
• Promote standardization and integration of the OE sales process across regions and functions.

Performance Monitoring & Continuous Improvement

• Define and track program success criteria using KPIs, milestones, and technical metrics.
• Conduct regular program reviews and implement continuous improvement practices.
• Identify program success criteria through milestones, metrics, technical success criteria and key deliverables.

Safety & Environmental Stewardship

• Champion a safety-first culture, ensuring compliance with all safety requirements, including Zero Harm.
• Lead adherence to safety regulations and standard operating procedures.
• Promote environmental stewardship and align program objectives with environmental targets.

Compliance and Accreditation

• Ensure program governance is in line with Weir policy and procedures
• Stay current with industry best practices, methodologies, and tools relevant to program management.

Job Knowledge/Education and Qualifications:

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in project management, business administration, business management, engineering, or related field. Master’s degree preferred.
• PMP, PgMP, PRINCE2 or equivalent project/program management certification is ideal.

Experience

• 15+ years of experience as Program Manager/Director with a proven track record of successful complex program delivery in an industrial or manufacturing environment. Experience in sales process transformation or quoting systems is highly desirable.
• Experience in leading cross-functional teams and managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Demonstrated experience managing programs using traditional (Waterfall), Agile, and hybrid methodologies, with the ability to adapt approaches based on project complexity and organizational needs.

Technical Skills

• Familiarity with enterprise systems such as CRM, CPQ, ERP, and PLM.
• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet, Jira, Confluence).
• Knowledge of change management frameworks (e.g., Prosci, ADKAR).

Leadership & Communication

• Exceptional leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong executive presence and communication abilities.
• Proven ability to manage conflict, negotiate priorities, and drive alignment in a matrixed environment.
• Strong ability to manage cross-functional global relationships and lead teams toward shared goals.

Analytical & Strategic Thinking

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to translate business goals into actionable plans.
• Results-oriented with a focus on delivering measurable business value

Other Requirements

• Up to 30% travel required to various global locations

The ideal candidate is a strategic leader with a proven ability to drive complex, cross-functional programs that deliver measurable business value.

Founded in 1871, Weir is a world leading engineering business with a purpose to make mining operations smarter, more efficient and sustainable. Thanks to Weir’s technology, our customers can produce essential metals and minerals using less energy, water and waste at lower cost. With the increasing need for metals and minerals for climate change solutions, Weir colleagues are playing their part in powering a low carbon future. We are a global family of 11,000 uniquely talented people in over 60 counties, inspiring each other to do the best work of our lives.

For additional information about what it is like to work at Weir, please visit our Career Page and LinkedIn Life Page.

Weir is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status.