Programme Manager

Sapien; Derby; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Sapien is seeking a highly experienced Technical Programme Manager to lead complex engineering programmes in the gas turbine and turbomachinery sector for our client in the Derby area.

This very senior role requires extensive industry experience, a proven technical leadership track record, and the ability to manage multi-disciplinary teams through concept to delivery with strong stakeholder engagement and risk management.

Qualifications

• 15+ years' relevant engineering/programme experience (or equivalent).
• Extensive gas turbine and/or turbomachinery experience.
• Senior technical leadership experience.
• Proven experience leading complex engineering programmes from concept to delivery.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams (10-20 engineers).
• Strong understanding of gas turbine architecture and engine systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex engineering programmes from concept through to delivery.
• Own programme scope, budget, schedule, resources, technical delivery and risk.
• Lead multidisciplinary engineering teams of ~10-20 engineers.
• Provide technical direction based on gas turbine and turbomachinery knowledge.
• Develop and manage Statements of Work (SOW), bids, cost models and technical proposals.
• Lead systems engineering activities and ensure technical alignment.
• Manage scope including bidding additional customer requirements.
• Ensure deliverables meet contract, technical and programme requirements.
• Monitor performance using Earned Value Management (EVM).
• Communicate progress with customers and senior stakeholders.

Skills

Gas turbine

Turbomachinery

Technical leadership

Programme management

Stakeholder management

Education

Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering degree

Chartered Engineer (desirable)

Tools

Earned Value Management (EVM)

Cost modelling

Job description

Sapien are seeking a highly experienced Technical Programme Manager to lead complex engineering programmes within the gas turbine and turbomachinery sector for our client in the Derby area. This is a very senior technical leadership position requiring significant industry experience. The successful candidate must have:

• Extensive gas turbine and/or turbomachinery experience
• A proven track record in technical leadership
• Experience leading complex engineering programmes
• Experience managing multidisciplinary engineering teams

Key Responsibilities

• Lead complex engineering programmes from concept through to delivery.
• Own programme scope, budget, schedule, resources, technical delivery and risk.
• Lead multidisciplinary engineering teams of approximately 10-20 engineers.
• Provide technical direction and decision-making based on strong gas turbine and turbomachinery knowledge.
• Develop and manage Statements of Work (SOW), bids, cost models and technical proposals.
• Lead systems engineering activities and ensure technical alignment across disciplines.
• Manage programme scope, including identifying and bidding additional customer requirements.
• Ensure engineering deliverables meet contractual, technical and programme requirements.
• Monitor programme performance using Earned Value Management (EVM).
• Work directly with customers and senior stakeholders to define requirements, resolve technical issues and communicate programme progress.

Essential Experience

• 15+ years' relevant engineering/programme experience, or equivalent industry experience.
• Extensive gas turbine and/or turbomachinery experience
• Previous experience in a senior technical leadership position
• Proven experience leading complex engineering programmes from concept through to delivery.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary engineering teams, ideally 10-20+ engineers.
• Strong understanding of gas turbine architecture, turbomachinery design and the interaction between engine systems.
• Ability to make independent technical and programme decisions at a senior leadership level.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Chartered Engineer status is desirable.
• Formal programme/project management qualifications are advantageous