Senior Project Manager

Rubicon Recruitment; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Cambridge seeks an experienced Senior Programme Manager. This role involves leading new product introduction programmes, managing vital stakeholder relationships with global OEMs, and ensuring delivery against strategic objectives. Candidates should possess proven success in high-value project management, strong commercial skills, and a degree in a relevant field. Opportunities for career progression and a competitive benefits package are offered.

Benefits

Autonomy to lead high-profile programmes

Opportunities for career progression

Competitive benefits package

Collaborative working environment

Qualifications

• Proven programme management experience in complex, high-value projects.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen with P&L responsibility.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Leading NPI programme delivery, ensuring contractual obligations are met.
• Managing stakeholder relationships and acting as escalation point for customers and OEMs.
• Driving cost control and reporting on programme performance to senior management.
• Coaching and mentoring Programme Managers to achieve best practice.
• Overseeing risk management and mitigation across the NPI portfolio.

Skills

Programme management experience

Commercial acumen

Stakeholder management

Excellent communication skills

Education

Degree in Engineering, Science, Business or related field

Tools

PRINCE2 Practitioner

AGILE Practitioner

Job description

Senior Programme Manager | Cambridge | upto £70k

Are you an experienced Senior Programme Manager looking to lead complex, high-value projects in a fast-paced environment? This is your chance to take ownership of new product introduction (NPI) programmes, driving delivery against time, cost, and quality KPIs while mentoring a talented team. You'll play a pivotal role in shaping programme success, managing stakeholder relationships with global OEMs and customers, and ensuring commercial objectives are met. If you thrive on strategic thinking, leadership, and delivering results, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

• Autonomy to lead and influence high-profile programmes
• Exposure to global OEMs and customers
• Opportunities for career progression and leadership development
• Collaborative, cross-functional working environment
• Competitive benefits package including pension and bonus schemes

Responsibilities

• Leading NPI programme delivery, ensuring contractual obligations are met
• Managing stakeholder relationships and acting as escalation point for customers and OEMs
• Driving cost control and reporting on programme performance to senior management
• Coaching and mentoring Programme Managers to achieve best practice
• Overseeing risk management and mitigation across the NPI portfolio

Qualifications & Experience

• Proven programme management experience in complex, high-value projects
• Strong commercial and financial acumen with P&L responsibility
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Degree in Engineering, Science, Business or related field
• Ideally, a formal PM qualification such as PRINCE2 Practitioner or AGILE Practitioner

If you're ready to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with an up-to-date CV or call Amber Marshall at Rubicon for more information