Head of Programmes
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- England,East of England,Essex,Chelmsford
- full-time
- Salary negotiable
Job Description:
Job Title: Head of Programmes
Location: Chelmsford area
Type: Full-time
Salary: £80k-85k plus benefits
On behalf of our client, we are seeking an experienced Head of Programmes/Programmes Manager with a strong engineering/technical background gained within electrical, mechanical or systems environment. This role offers the chance to work with a leading company in a challenging and rewarding environment. The successful candidate will be part of a great team that values innovation and excellence, with opportunities for career growth and professional development.
Role Overview:
The Head of Programmeswill be responsible for managing strategic R&D and customer-funded projects, with a focus on delivering products to clients and driving revenue. The successful candidate will immediately take the lead on existing projects, managing and guiding a cross-functional team of 10+ engineers and technical staff.
Key Responsibilities:
*Manage cross-functional teams, including engineers and manufacturing staff, to deliver projects on time, within budget, and to quality standards.
*Maintain effective project management processes and mentor junior team member to achieve project targets.
*Develop strong relationships with customers and internal stakeholders.
*Create and manage detailed project schedules in Microsoft Project.
*Identify and mitigate project risks and manage budgets in collaboration with the Finance Team.
*Prepare and present project status dashboards to the Senior Leadership Team on a monthly basis.
*Work closely with Business Development, Engineering, and Programme Directors to develop technical and commercial solutions that meet customer requirements.
Qualifications and Experience:
*Extensive experience in managing engineering projects, particularly in production phases.
*Demonstrable experience in leading teams to meet critical deadlines and successfully deliver projects.
*Strong skills in managing customer expectations and preventing scope creep.
*Proficiency in project management tools such as MS Project and MS Project Server; a working knowledge of SAP is advantageous.
*Relevant qualifications in project management methodologies, such as APM Body of Knowledge, PRINCE2, or PMP.
*Eligibility for Security Clearance and UK Nationality are required due to the nature of the projects.
If this sounds like your next step, please apply in confidence today!
Location: Chelmsford area
Type: Full-time
Salary: £80k-85k plus benefits
On behalf of our client, we are seeking an experienced Head of Programmes/Programmes Manager with a strong engineering/technical background gained within electrical, mechanical or systems environment. This role offers the chance to work with a leading company in a challenging and rewarding environment. The successful candidate will be part of a great team that values innovation and excellence, with opportunities for career growth and professional development.
Role Overview:
The Head of Programmeswill be responsible for managing strategic R&D and customer-funded projects, with a focus on delivering products to clients and driving revenue. The successful candidate will immediately take the lead on existing projects, managing and guiding a cross-functional team of 10+ engineers and technical staff.
Key Responsibilities:
*Manage cross-functional teams, including engineers and manufacturing staff, to deliver projects on time, within budget, and to quality standards.
*Maintain effective project management processes and mentor junior team member to achieve project targets.
*Develop strong relationships with customers and internal stakeholders.
*Create and manage detailed project schedules in Microsoft Project.
*Identify and mitigate project risks and manage budgets in collaboration with the Finance Team.
*Prepare and present project status dashboards to the Senior Leadership Team on a monthly basis.
*Work closely with Business Development, Engineering, and Programme Directors to develop technical and commercial solutions that meet customer requirements.
Qualifications and Experience:
*Extensive experience in managing engineering projects, particularly in production phases.
*Demonstrable experience in leading teams to meet critical deadlines and successfully deliver projects.
*Strong skills in managing customer expectations and preventing scope creep.
*Proficiency in project management tools such as MS Project and MS Project Server; a working knowledge of SAP is advantageous.
*Relevant qualifications in project management methodologies, such as APM Body of Knowledge, PRINCE2, or PMP.
*Eligibility for Security Clearance and UK Nationality are required due to the nature of the projects.
If this sounds like your next step, please apply in confidence today!
Job number 1693757