Programme Manager

Sapien Engineering; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Sapien Engineering is seeking a highly experienced Technical Programme Manager in the Derby area to lead complex gas turbine and turbomachinery engineering programmes. The role targets senior technical leadership with a proven track record in delivering large multidisciplinary projects.

You will own scope, budget, schedule and resources, while guiding 10–20 engineers and coordinating with customers and senior stakeholders to resolve issues and advance the programme.

Qualifications

• Must have extensive gas turbine and turbomachinery experience.
• Senior technical leader with a proven track record in managing complex programmes.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams and defining SOWs and bids.
• Strong understanding of gas turbine architectures and engine systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex engineering programmes from concept through to delivery.
• Own programme scope, budget, schedule, resources and risk.
• Manage 10–20 engineers across discipline teams.
• Provide technical direction and critical decision-making.
• Develop SOWs, bids, cost models and technical proposals.
• Ensure deliverables meet contractual and programme requirements.
• Monitor progress using Earned Value Management and reporting.

Skills

Gas turbine expertise

Turbomachinery design

Technical leadership

Programme management

Earned Value Management

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Mechanical/Aerospace Eng degree

Chartered Engineer status desirable

PM qualifications advantageous

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.
• 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.