Strategic Engineering Programme Manager

Jobtailor; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton PCS is seeking a Programme Manager to oversee high-value projects in a multi-disciplinary environment in the UK. The role focuses on delivering complex programmes using Product Lifecycle Management principles, with strong scheduling and stakeholder management responsibilities.

The candidate will lead cross-functional teams, manage resources, and ensure governance and reporting standards are met across multiple projects within a programme or portfolio.

Qualifications

• Successful management of high-value projects and programmes across a multi-disciplinary environment.
• Experience with Product Lifecycle Management in a design & development business.
• Strong scheduling knowledge; ability to create WBS, OBS and PBS.
• Reported progress using MS Project and integrated master schedules across programmes.
• Experience with subcontract management and SOWs.
• Familiarity with risk, issue and opportunity management strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage high-value projects and programmes to align with business objectives.
• Create, maintain and communicate project plans and technical documents reflecting progress.
• Provide monthly cost and progress reports in the required format.
• Oversee program budgets and resource plans across multiple projects.
• Ensure governance requirements are met and non-conformances are closed timely.
• Coach and mentor project managers and engage with key stakeholders.

Skills

Project Management

Product Lifecycle

Stakeholder Mgmt

APM PPQ

Conflict Management

Can Do Attitude

Coaching

Mentoring

Customer Engagement

Project Finance

Quality Mgmt

Supply Chain

Trade Compliance

Education

APM Project Professional Qualification

Degree in Related Field

Engineering Degree

Tools

MS Project

ERP Systems

IFS

Job description

Eaton PCS is seeking a Programme Manager to oversee high-value projects in a multi-disciplinary environment in the UK. The role focuses on delivering complex programmes using Product Lifecycle Management principles, with strong scheduling and stakeholder management responsibilities.

The candidate will lead cross-functional teams, manage resources, and ensure governance and reporting standards are met across multiple projects within a programme or portfolio.