Senior Project Manager in Cambridge)

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm seeks an experienced Senior Programme Manager to lead complex NPI programmes in Cambridge. The ideal candidate will drive delivery against KPIs while mentoring a team and managing stakeholder relationships. Strong programme management experience, financial acumen, and a degree in a relevant field are essential. This role offers autonomy, career progression opportunities, and a competitive benefits package including pension and bonus schemes.

Benefits

Autonomy to lead high-profile programmes

Exposure to global OEMs and customers

Opportunities for career progression

Collaborative, cross-functional working environment

Competitive benefits package including pension and bonus schemes

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

• Lead NPI programme delivery, ensuring contractual obligations are met.
• Manage stakeholder relationships and act as escalation point for customers and OEMs.
• Drive cost control and report on programme performance to senior management.
• Coach and mentor Programme Managers to achieve best practice.
• Oversee risk management and mitigation across the NPI portfolio.

Skills

Programme management

Stakeholder management

Financial acumen

Communication

Education

Degree in Engineering, Science, Business or related field

PM qualification (PRINCE2/AGILE)

Job description

Senior Programme Manager | Cambridge | up to £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

• Lead NPI programme delivery, ensuring contractual obligations are met
• Manage stakeholder relationships and act as escalation point for customers and OEMs
• Drive cost control and report on programme performance to senior management
• Coach and mentor Programme Managers to achieve best practice
• Oversee risk management and mitigation across the NPI portfolio

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.