Senior Technical Programme Manager, Gas Turbine Systems

Sapien; Derby; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Sapien is seeking a highly experienced Technical Programme Manager to lead complex engineering programmes in the gas turbine and turbomachinery sector for our client in the Derby area.

This very senior role requires extensive industry experience, a proven technical leadership track record, and the ability to manage multi-disciplinary teams through concept to delivery with strong stakeholder engagement and risk management.

Qualifications

• 15+ years' relevant engineering/programme experience (or equivalent).
• Extensive gas turbine and/or turbomachinery experience.
• Senior technical leadership experience.
• Proven experience leading complex engineering programmes from concept to delivery.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams (10-20 engineers).
• Strong understanding of gas turbine architecture and engine systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex engineering programmes from concept through to delivery.
• Own programme scope, budget, schedule, resources, technical delivery and risk.
• Lead multidisciplinary engineering teams of ~10-20 engineers.
• Provide technical direction based on gas turbine and turbomachinery knowledge.
• Develop and manage Statements of Work (SOW), bids, cost models and technical proposals.
• Lead systems engineering activities and ensure technical alignment.
• Manage scope including bidding additional customer requirements.
• Ensure deliverables meet contract, technical and programme requirements.
• Monitor performance using Earned Value Management (EVM).
• Communicate progress with customers and senior stakeholders.

Skills

Gas turbine

Turbomachinery

Technical leadership

Programme management

Stakeholder management

Education

Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering degree

Chartered Engineer (desirable)

Tools

Earned Value Management (EVM)

Cost modelling

Job description

Sapien is seeking a highly experienced Technical Programme Manager to lead complex engineering programmes in the gas turbine and turbomachinery sector for our client in the Derby area.

This very senior role requires extensive industry experience, a proven technical leadership track record, and the ability to manage multi-disciplinary teams through concept to delivery with strong stakeholder engagement and risk management.