Programme Manager: Transformation & Ops Excellence (Hybrid)

Michael Page; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car Allowance

50/50 hybrid working model

Comprehensive pension scheme

Life insurance

Private healthcare coverage

30 days annual leave per year

Performance-related bonus

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a Programme Manager to lead complex business transformation across a large international manufacturing organisation. You will manage strategic programmes, oversee systems implementations, and drive change through cross-functional teams in a hybrid working model.

The role requires strong problem-solving, planning, and stakeholder communication skills, with a focus on delivering measurable productivity and performance improvements across global operations.

Qualifications

• Experience in programme management within FMCG.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes.
• Experience in systems implementation.
• Knowledge of data analytics to support decision-making.
• Expertise in managing organisational change and stakeholder communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end management of strategic programmes, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with business objectives.
• Oversee systems implementation projects, ensuring seamless integration into existing processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive change management initiatives and ensure stakeholder alignment.
• Utilise data and analytics to measure programme progress and identify areas for improvement.
• Coordinate with manufacturing teams to ensure alignment with operational requirements.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, budgets, and timelines.
• Proactively identify and mitigate risks associated with programme delivery.
• Prepare and deliver regular reports and updates to senior stakeholders.

Skills

Programme management

Manufacturing processes

Systems implementation

Data analytics

Change management

Stakeholder communication

Problem solving

Project planning

Cross-functional leadership

Job description

Michael Page is seeking a Programme Manager to lead complex business transformation across a large international manufacturing organisation. You will manage strategic programmes, oversee systems implementations, and drive change through cross-functional teams in a hybrid working model.

The role requires strong problem-solving, planning, and stakeholder communication skills, with a focus on delivering measurable productivity and performance improvements across global operations.