Senior Engineering Program Manager

Rapiscan Systems, Inc.; Salfords; Presencial; GBP 90 000 - 130 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Rapiscan Systems in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Engineering Program Manager to lead complex NPD programs for aviation checkpoint inspection and drive on-time delivery within budget and quality constraints. You will work with Chief Engineers, Operations, Product Management, and cross-functional teams to bring innovative security technologies from concept to launch while improving governance and portfolio management practices.

Qualificações

• Engineering/business/project management degree required.
• 5+ years in engineering/technology/program management.
• Experience managing full lifecycle from concept to launch.
• Strong leadership and people management.
• Excellent risk, planning, and organizational skills.
• Fluent English with strong communication skills.

Responsabilidades

• Manage multiple engineering programs and projects within the Aviation Checkpoint Inspection business.
• Define project scope, objectives, schedules, milestones, and deliverables.
• Lead cross-functional new product development projects from concept through product launch.
• Develop detailed project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource forecasts.
• Monitor progress, mitigate risks, and ensure timely completion of actions.
• Maintain governance, stage-gate reviews, and performance metrics.
• Provide status updates to senior management and executive stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with company processes and quality standards.

Conhecimentos

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Project management

Agile Scrum

Budget management

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Project Management

Ferramentas

PRINCE2/PMP

Microsoft Project

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Lead the Development of World-Class Security Technology

At Rapiscan Systems, we are a global leader in detection technology, delivering advanced cargo, vehicle, and checkpoint inspection solutions that help secure borders, ports, airports, military installations, and critical infrastructure worldwide. Our innovative X-ray inspection systems play a vital role in combating terrorism, drug smuggling, illegal immigration, and trade fraud.

As we continue to expand our Aviation Checkpoint Inspection portfolio, we are seeking an experienced and driven Senior Engineering Program Manager to lead complex new product development programs and drive the successful delivery of cutting-edge security technologies.

The Opportunity

Reporting into the Engineering leadership team, the Senior Engineering Program Manager will take ownership of a portfolio of engineering projects, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. This is a highly visible role requiring exceptional stakeholder management, leadership, and project management expertise within a technology or engineering-led environment.

You will work closely with Chief Engineers, Operations, Product Management, and cross-functional teams to bring innovative products from concept through to launch while continuously improving project governance, processes, and portfolio management practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage multiple engineering programs and projects within the Aviation Checkpoint Inspection business.
• Define project scope, objectives, schedules, milestones, and deliverables.
• Lead cross-functional new product development projects from concept through product launch.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring alignment and effective communication.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource forecasts.
• Facilitate project meetings, monitor progress, and drive timely completion of actions.
• Identify, assess, and manage project risks, issues, and dependencies, implementing effective mitigation plans.
• Escalate significant risks and challenges to senior leadership where appropriate.
• Ensure successful completion of product development stage-gate reviews and key project milestones.
• Maintain project reporting, tracking tools, dashboards, and performance metrics.
• Support portfolio planning, resource allocation, and project prioritisation across the engineering function.
• Analyse project financials, budgets, resource requirements, and change impacts.
• Drive consistency and continuous improvement in project governance, standards, and processes.
• Provide clear and concise project status updates to senior management and executive stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with company processes, quality standards, and documentation requirements.
• Champion Rapiscan Systems' values of Integrity, Innovation, Accountability, and Teamwork.

About You

You are an experienced program or project management professional who thrives in a fast-paced engineering environment and enjoys leading complex technology-driven initiatives.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Project Management, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience managing programmes or projects within engineering, technology, or product development environments.
• Experience managing the full project lifecycle from concept through launch.
• Strong leadership and people management capability.
• Experience creating and managing detailed project schedules across multiple stakeholders.
• Excellent risk management, planning, and organisational skills.
• Strong financial and budget management experience.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills in English.
• PRINCE2 and/or PMP certification.
• Knowledge and practical experience of Agile and Scrum methodologies.
• Experience working within a high-technology manufacturing or engineering environment.

Personal Attributes

• Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Highly organised with excellent prioritisation skills.
• Able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Analytical, proactive, and solution-focused.
• Adaptable and comfortable working in a dynamic environment.
• Collaborative team player who builds strong relationships.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to think strategically and execute effectively.
• Enthusiastic, approachable, and committed to continuous improvement.