Programme Manager

Portsmouth | £70-80K + Benefits| Full-Time | Permanent

Are you an experienced Programme Manager with a strong background in NPI, continuous improvement engineering or manufacturing projects? A leading international engineering business in Portsmouth is looking for a Programme Manager to take ownership of a portfolio of product development projects from initiation through to commercial launch. This is a senior, highly visible role requiring strong programme governance, stakeholder management and the ability to lead multiple concurrent projects while balancing time, cost, quality and resource.

Job Responsibilities

- Lead multiple Manufacturing, engineering and product development projects from initiation through to launch.
- Define project scope, budgets, schedules, resource plans and key milestones.
- Manage risks, issues and dependencies, implementing effective mitigation plans.
- Lead cross-functional teams across Engineering, Manufacturing, NPI, Strategic Sourcing and wider operations.
- Monitor programme performance using KPIs and visual management tools.
- Maintain accurate project plans, budgets, risk registers and status reports.
- Ensure projects comply with internal governance standards and delivery processes.
- Provide clear updates to senior stakeholders on progress, risks and priorities.

Skills & Knowledge Required

- Demonstrate proven Programme Manager experience within a complex technical environment.
- Have experience managing NPI, engineering, manufacturing or continuous improvement projects.
- Possess strong project planning, governance and organisational skills.
- Manage multiple priorities and concurrent projects effectively.
- Demonstrate proactive problem-solving and risk management capability.
- Build strong relationships across cross-functional teams.
- Experience within a global or matrix organisation would be advantageous.
- Hold a recognised project management qualification such as APM.

Benefits include 27 days holiday, volunteering days, subsidised canteen, 1 day work from home / 4 days office, contributory pension, free on site parking plus other benefits