Programme Manager

EVera Recruitment; Alvechurch CP; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

EVera Recruitment is supporting an established automotive component manufacturer that supplies leading Tier 1 businesses and global vehicle programmes.

This role focuses on developing and managing programme plans, budgets and timelines, leading cross-functional engineering and manufacturing teams, and acting as the primary contact for automotive customers. The position offers genuine scope for progression within a well-established automotive business.

Qualifications

• Automotive programme or project management experience within an OEM, Tier 1 or Tier 2 environment.
• Engineering background, ideally electromechanical.
• Experience delivering products through manufacturing and industrialisation.
• Strong customer-facing, leadership and problem-solving skills.
• Experience within EV, battery systems, busbars, connectors or BMS would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Developing and managing programme plans, budgets, resources and timelines.
• Leading cross-functional engineering and manufacturing teams.
• Acting as the principal contact for automotive customers.
• Managing programme risks, costs, milestones and reporting.
• Driving continuous improvement and delivery against quality, cost and timing targets.

Skills

Programme management

Electrical/electromechanical

Manufacturing/industrialisation

Customer-facing leadership

EV/battery systems experience

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Job description

EVera Recruitment is supporting an established automotive component manufacturer that supplies leading Tier 1 businesses and global vehicle programmes.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Developing and managing programme plans, budgets, resources and timelines
• Leading cross-functional engineering and manufacturing teams
• Acting as the principal contact for automotive customers
• Managing programme risks, costs, milestones and reporting
• Driving continuous improvement and delivery against quality, cost and timing targets

We are looking for:

• Automotive programme or project management experience within an OEM, Tier 1 or Tier 2 environment
• An engineering background (ideally electromechanical)
• Experience delivering products through manufacturing and industrialisation
• Strong customer-facing, leadership and problem-solving skills
• Experience within EV, battery systems, busbars, connectors or BMS would be advantageous

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established automotive business operating within a growing market, with genuine scope for future progression.