Senior Project Programme Manager

ETL Systems Ltd; Hereford; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days holiday per year

Company Pension

Annual Bonus & Salary Review

Career development and training

Wellbeing support and eye tests

Job summary

ETL Systems Ltd is seeking a Senior Project Programme Manager to helm a portfolio of engineering and manufacturing projects up to 18 months. You’ll coordinate cross-functional teams across Engineering, Production, Operations, Sales, customers and suppliers to deliver on time, within budget and to high quality standards.

You’ll manage bids, project costing and risk, with strong stakeholder relationships and a solid understanding of RF and electronic systems. Hybrid work from UK HQ in Hereford.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering complex engineering, R&D, NPI or manufacturing projects.
• Experience managing projects through the full product development lifecycle.
• Strong understanding of structured project management methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver a diverse portfolio of engineering and manufacturing projects up to 18 months.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and manage risks and opportunities.
• Support bids, sales activities and project costing; ensure on-time delivery within budget.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Budgeting / cost control

NPI / product development

RF / electronics knowledge

MS Project

Excel

Vendor management

Tools

PRINCE2

ERP systems

Job description

Looking for your next career move in a company that’s shaping the future of satellite communications?

At ETL Systems, we’ve been leading the way in RF design and manufacturing for over 40 years. Our technology powers critical satellite communications infrastructure used by the top 20 satellite operators and teleports worldwide, and 75% of NATO governments rely on our equipment to help protect their citizens.

We’re not just growing, we’re thriving. With three Queen’s Awards for Enterprise in International Trade, and recent acquisitions of Atlantic Microwave, SpacePath Communications, and IRT Technologies, we’ve expanded our capabilities across the full RF chain. This includes everything from antenna to modem, as well as high-power amplifiers and RF test equipment.

What truly sets us apart is our culture.

We are proudly recognised as a Great Place to Work (2024, 2025 & 2026) and named Best Workplace in Manufacturing, Production and Transportation (2025). Our success is built on strong values that shape how we work and grow together:

• Collaboration: We work as one team, united in purpose and committed to shared success.
• Innovation: We embrace curiosity and forward-thinking to drive meaningful progress.
• Excellence: We set ambitious standards and consistently deliver high-quality outcomes.
• Integrity: We act ethically, honestly and with professionalism in everything we do.

If you’re looking to join a company where your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and your work makes a global impact, ETL Systems is the place for you

• 33 days' holiday per year (including UK bank holidays), rising to 38 days over your first five years’ service.
• Company‑funded Health Cash Plan (helping with everyday healthcare costs).
• Annual Bonus & Salary Review.
• Company Pension.
• Career development and training for all roles.
• ETL Employee Wellbeing Support:, free eye tests, free Employee Assistance Programme, GP anytime.
• ETL People Perks: discounts on shopping, holidays, gym membership, days out, cinema and dining.
• Buy and Sell Holiday Scheme.
• Free on‑site Employee Gym (HFD HQ) and subsidised Gym memberships via People Perks
• Subsidised on‑site employee Café (HFD HQ), with free refreshments for all employees
• Free onsite parking, car share scheme and EV charging.
• Casual Business Dress.
• Annual company events.

Role Overview

As a Senior Project Programme Manager, you will be responsible for leading and delivering a diverse portfolio of engineering and manufacturing projects, ranging from short-duration activities to complex programmes lasting up to 18 months.

Working closely with Engineering, Production, Operations, Sales, customers and suppliers, you will ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards. You will play a key role in coordinating cross-functional teams, managing risks and opportunities, and driving successful project outcomes.

The Ideal Candidate

• Commercial experience delivering complex engineering, R&D, NPI or manufacturing projects.
• Experience managing projects through the complete product development lifecycle, from concept to product realisation.
• Proven experience delivering projects within an engineering and manufacturing environment.
• Experience supporting bids, sales activities and project costing.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and experience working across multiple departments and functions.
• Experience engaging directly with customers and suppliers.
• Working knowledge and application of structured project management methodologies.
• Strong commercial awareness and financial management capability.
• Technical understanding of RF and electronic systems, including awareness of hardware and software interactions within product development.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project, Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.

Key Accountabilities

We are seeking an experienced project professional with a strong track record of delivering complex engineering, R&D, NPI and manufacturing projects within a commercial environment. The successful candidate will have experience managing products through the full development lifecycle, from concept and design through to product realisation and manufacture. You will possess a solid understanding of engineering and manufacturing project delivery, along with experience supporting bids, sales activities and project costing. Strong stakeholder management skills are essential, with the ability to build effective relationships across multiple departments, customers and suppliers. You will demonstrate a sound understanding of structured project management methodologies, coupled with strong commercial awareness and financial management capabilities. A technical understanding of RF and electronic systems, including the interaction between hardware and software elements during product development, is highly desirable.

• PRINCE2, APM or equivalent Project Management certification.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems.
• Operational or manufacturing qualifications.

Location

Hybrid working is available for this role - Before applying, please make sure you can commute to Coldwell Radio Station, Madley, Herefordshire, HR2 9NE

Closing date: At ETL, we always prioritise efficiency in everything we do. With this in mind, we are looking to commence our interview process without delay and reserve the right to close the opening early should we receive suitable applications.

BPSS Compliant : Due to the nature of our work, all roles require candidates to be BPSS compliant.

VISA Sponsorship : Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

Agency notice : We are sourcing suitable candidates for this role directly via our internal referral programme, direct marketing, and talent team.

Please note that we do not accept speculative CVs from external suppliers.