At Prodrive we believe there’s no limit to what can be achieved when the brightest minds come together. Joining one focused and driven team, you will challenge boundaries in order to change the game for our customers. Our Advanced Technology business is where we combine our pace and agility with free-thinking to deliver complex engineering solutions and specialist manufacturing programmes to the automotive, aerospace, marine, and defence sectors, accelerating the net zero journey for our customers.

We are looking for a Programme Manager to have total project/programme responsibility from bid stage, through to engineering delivery into production and programme close out. You will be responsible for the overall programme delivery including managing budgets, timing and milestones in adherence to the Prodrive programme gateway process. Accountable for the financial success of your projects, you will require a strong commercial focus and the ability to communicate with a range of stakeholders across all levels.

Key Responsibilities.

• Ensure programmes are appropriately scoped, planned, resourced and delivered in line with objectives and the requirements of the business.
• Manage multiple projects throughout the various stages of the lifecycle and assume overall responsibility for the delivery of successful outputs in accordance with our delivery process.
• Understand and interpret the voice of the customer to maximise commercial opportunities and customer satisfaction.
• Drive the programme deliverables through management and leadership of cross functional teams and communicate programme status and progress.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external customers and key suppliers.
• Have accountability for programme budgets, demonstrating a detailed understanding and tight control of programme related financials including D&D, tooling and external suppliers.
• Manage programme cash flow through management of invoicing, payment and external purchase orders.
• Manage and control programme change and risks, following appropriate process.
• Maintain delivery plan(s) and reporting KPIs throughout the project or programme lifecycle; ensuring all stakeholders have the necessary data.

Who are we looking for?

Our ideal candidate will have proven and relevant experience in delivering complex, varied and fast paced engineering programmes and technical projects into niche or low volume production. You will be an excellent communicator with the ability to build credible and trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders, and harness excellent negotiation and conflict management skills to drive problem resolution. With a high commercial focus and acumen, you will be a strong leader with experience in successfully managing clients both technically and commercially, and be confident with MS Project and risk management techniques.

What can we offer you?

• An attractive salary which will grow in line with your ongoing development and impact
• 25 days holiday (which increases with long service) with an opportunity to purchase up to 15 extra days
• Private medical cover
• Car allowance
• Training opportunities for continuing professional development
• Onsite subsidised staff restaurant
• Car and pension salary sacrifice schemes
• Cyclescheme
• Exercise classes
• Paid time off for volunteering
• Consultations with our Fit 4 Life expert
• Social events throughout the year
• Exclusive company discounts
• Life assurance

We are an equal opportunities employer.

At Prodrive we are committed to attracting and nurturing the best talent and creating an inclusive workplace. We value individual differences and diversity amongst all staff so that everyone has the widest opportunities to maximise their potential. We aim to ensure that no job applicant is placed at a disadvantage by practices or requirements which disproportionately impact protected groups and which are not justified by the demands of the job. If you feel you are right for this role, we welcome your application.

Come and make a difference.