Technical Program Manager, European Operations

Thermo Systems LLC.; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology firm based in the UK is seeking an experienced Technical Program Manager for their European Operations. The role involves leading end-to-end governance of automation and controls programs across critical data center projects. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of relevant experience, strong project management skills, and proven expertise in managing large, multi-phase programs. This position offers a competitive salary, performance bonuses, and a focus on teamwork and employee success.

Benefits

Competitive salary and annual performance bonuses

Pension plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Relocation or living stipend

In-house training and tuition reimbursement

Team-oriented culture with regular events

Qualifications

• 7+ years leading automation or systems integration in critical environments.
• Strong expertise in BMS, PLC, SCADA, and networking.
• Proven capability managing multi-campus programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-lifecycle program governance across multiple sites.
• Manage budgets, cost forecasts, and financial reporting.
• Act as primary client interface for reporting.

Skills

Leading automation, controls, or system integration projects

Expertise in BMS, PLC, SCADA

Managing large multi-phase programs

Project management tools proficiency

Communication and stakeholder leadership skills

Education

Degree in Automation, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline

PMP, PRINCE2, PgMP, or similar certification

Job description

Technical Program Manager, European Operations

Position Summary

The Technical Program Manager (TPM) owns end-to-end governance for automation and controls programs across multiple mission-critical data center projects. The TPM ensures alignment between design, delivery, commissioning, cost, schedule, and client expectations across complex multi-phase deployments.

Key Responsibilities – Program Delivery & Governance

• Lead full-lifecycle program governance for automation scope across multiple sites.
• Create, maintain, and control Integrated Master Schedules for multi-site programs.
• Manage budgets, cost forecasts, financial reporting, and commercial controls.
• Run risk, issue, and dependency management across all project phases.
• Chair program-level meetings, steering committees, and reporting forums.
• Ensure cohesive alignment across design, delivery, commissioning, and service teams.

Key Responsibilities – Stakeholder & Client Leadership

• Act as primary client interface for program-level communication and reporting.
• Ensure transparency of progress, risks, and technical dependencies.
• Coordinate across internal leadership, vendors, subcontractors, and engineering teams.
• Oversee program-level change control and commercial alignment.

Key Responsibilities – Technical & Delivery Integration

• Align technical milestones (design, QA, FAT/SAT, commissioning) with project schedule.
• Ensure engineering and site teams meet program requirements and deadlines.
• Support quality gates, readiness checks, and commissioning verification.

Required Skills & Experience

• 7+ years leading automation, controls, or system integration projects in mission-critical environments.
• Strong expertise in BMS, PLC, SCADA, industrial networking, and MEP integration.
• Proven capability managing large multi-phase or multi-campus programs.
• Proficiency with project management tools and methodologies.
• Outstanding communication and stakeholder leadership skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in Automation, Electrical Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• PMP, PRINCE2, PgMP, or similar certification.
• Experience with hyperscale data center programs.

What You’ll Get

• Competitive salary and annual performance bonuses
• Pension plan
• Paid time off (PTO) and company holidays
• Relocation or living stipend (based on assignment)
• In-house and factory training + tuition reimbursement
• Casual, team-oriented culture with regular events, free lunches, and company swag

Thermo Systems Culture

• Drive employee success through teamwork, growth, and trust.
• Drive customer success through quality delivery and continuous improvement.
• Drive financial strength We foster an environment of integrity, professionalism, and shared success—where collaboration and personal accountability define how we work together.

Visit www.thermosystems.com to learn more.

Thermo Systems provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.