Programme Manager - Through Life Support
2 days ago
Rugeley
Job Title: Programme Manager - Through Life SupportLocation: RugeleySalary: Competitive + Benefits \n We are looking for an experienced Programme Manager to lead a portfolio of series production and in-service support programmes, ensuring equipment is delivered, maintained and supported throughout its lifecycle. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role within a growing defence engineering business supporting critical maritime and defence capability. \n The Role \n As a Programme Manager, you will take ownership of a portfolio of production and support programmes, ensuring safe, predictable and profitable delivery from manufacture through commissioning, upgrades and long-term customer support. \n Working across Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Commercial, Finance, Quality and the PMO, you will lead programme delivery, manage customer relationships and drive continuous improvement whilst developing a high-performing team. \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Lead the Through Life Support portfolio to achieve revenue, margin, cash flow, delivery and customer performance objectives.\n, • Manage series production programmes, ensuring manufacturing, supply chain and testing activities meet contractual commitments.\n, • Deliver through-life support activities including spares, repairs, maintenance, commissioning, upgrades, field service and life extension programmes.\n, • Develop accurate programme forecasts covering cost, schedule, cash flow, risks and opportunities.\n, • Manage programme governance including planning, baselines, change control, risk management and reporting.\n, • Build and maintain strong customer relationships, acting as the senior interface throughout programme delivery.\n, • Support business growth through bid leadership, proposal development and identification of follow-on opportunities.\n, • Drive improvements in on-time delivery, quality, customer satisfaction and operational performance.\n, • Lead, coach and develop Project Managers, Coordinators and Field Service personnel, building capability and succession plans across the team.\n, • Work collaboratively with Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, Commercial and PMO functions to ensure successful programme delivery.\n\n About You \n You will be an experienced Programme Manager with a strong commercial mindset and proven success delivering complex engineering programmes within highly regulated industries. \n Essential Skills & Experience \n\n • Proven Programme Management experience delivering complex engineering or manufacturing programmes.\n, • Experience within Defence, Maritime, Aerospace or another highly regulated industry.\n, • Strong leadership experience managing multidisciplinary teams.\n, • Excellent commercial and financial management skills including forecasting, revenue, margin, cash flow and contract management.\n, • Experience delivering series production and through-life support programmes.\n, • Knowledge of commissioning, field service, maintenance, repairs, spares or long-term support contracts.\n, • Strong understanding of project governance, planning, change control and risk management.\n, • Excellent customer-facing, communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.\n, • Degree qualified in Engineering, Business, Project Management or equivalent experience.\n\n Desirable \n\n • APM PMQ, PMP, Chartered Project Professional or equivalent qualification.\n, • Defence or maritime experience within security-controlled environments.\n, • Experience with obsolescence management, product upgrades and safety-critical equipment.\n, • Knowledge of ERP systems such as IFS or similar project management systems.\n\n *PLEASE NOTE* \n Security Clearance (SC) or eligibility to gain is required to be considered for this vacancy \n Services advertised by Gold Group are those of an Agency and/or an Employment Business.We will contact you within the next 14 days if you are selected for interview. For a copy of our privacy policy please visit our website.