Program/Project Manager (Engineering)

MCS Group Consultancy; Antrim; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology and engineering company in Northern Ireland is seeking a Program/Project Manager to lead customer delivery programs and product development initiatives. This role involves managing cross-functional teams and supporting strategic projects to ensure operational excellence. Ideal candidates will have experience in program management within manufacturing or engineering and possess strong collaboration and communication skills. A hybrid working model is offered, providing flexibility to enhance productivity.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Program or Project Management within a manufacturing, engineering, or technology solution-delivery environment.
• Proven success in managing end to end customer or development programs/projects.
• Strong stakeholder and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Experience working within a customer facing role, ideally international or US based customers.
• Skilled in planning, reporting, and communication, with knowledge of structured delivery frameworks (Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid).

Responsibilities

• Manage customer programs and new product introductions from concept to delivery.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across engineering, operations, and supply chain.
• Oversee program governance, timelines, budgets, and communication.
• Support strategic initiatives that improve efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Project Manager

Program Manager

Delivery project manager

Job description

MCS Group is recruiting a Project/Program Manager (Engineering) for our innovative client based in Newtownabbey.

Join a growing global technology and engineering company delivering innovative products and systems for logistics, mobility, and industrial markets worldwide.

As the Program/Project Manager, you will lead customer delivery programs, product development initiatives, and strategic business projects that enable operational excellence and growth.

Key responsibilities:

• Manage customer programs and new product introductions from concept to delivery
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across engineering, operations, and supply chain
• Oversee program governance, timelines, budgets, and communication
• Support strategic initiatives that improve efficiency and customer satisfaction

The successful candidate:

• Previous experience in Program or Project Management within a manufacturing, engineering, or technology solution-delivery environment
• Proven success in managing end to end customer or development programs/projects
• Strong stakeholder and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Experience working within a customer facing role, ideally international or US based customers
• Skilled in planning, reporting, and communication, with knowledge of structured delivery frameworks (Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid)

Why Join:

This is an exciting opportunity to join a global manufacturer at a key stage of growth. Based in Mallusk (Hybrid working offered), you'll deliver strategic programs that connect customers, engineering, and operations helping bring innovative products to life across global markets.

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up to date CV via the link provided or contact Kirsty Dillon Specialist Consultant at MCS Group

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Skills:

• Project Manager
• Program Manager
• Delivery project manager