Programme Manager in Derby, Derbyshire

Energy Jobline CVL; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

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 extensive industry experience.

You will own programme scope, budget and schedule, lead multidisciplinary engineering teams of 10–20 engineers, provide technical direction, develop SOWs and bids, and report progress to customers and senior

Qualifications

• 15+ years in engineering/programme experience
• Extensive gas turbine and turbomachinery experience
• Senior technical leadership experience
• Proven record delivering complex engineering programmes
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams (10–20 engineers)
• Strong understanding of gas turbine architecture and systems
• Independent technical and programme decision-making at senior level

Responsibilities

• Lead complex engineering programmes from concept through delivery
• Own scope, budget, schedule, resources, technical delivery and risk
• Lead multidisciplinary teams of 10–20 engineers
• Provide technical direction across disciplines
• Develop and manage Statements of Work (SOW), bids, cost models and proposals
• Lead systems engineering activities and ensure technical alignment
• Manage programme scope and expand to meet customer requirements
• Ensure deliverables meet contractual and programme requirements
• Monitor progress using Earned Value Management
• Collaborate with customers and senior stakeholders to define requirements and communicate progress

Skills

Gas turbines

Turbomachinery

Technical leadership

Programme management

Team leadership

Earned Value

Stakeholder management

Education

Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering degree

Chartered Engineer (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.

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