At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and coordinate exciting projects in engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain.
- Company: Join Agratas, a dynamic subsidiary of Tata Sons, focused on sustainable battery solutions.
- Benefits: Enjoy private healthcare, car allowance, company bonus, and flexible work-life balance.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse team that values individuality and supports your growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a fast-paced environment while building the UK's largest battery facility.
- Qualifications: Experience in project management and strong organisational skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 £ per year.
The Project Lead for New Product Programmes plays a central role in ensuring programmes across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and operations are governed effectively and delivered on schedule. The role will drive programme execution by establishing and improving governance structures, reporting frameworks, and risk management processes across key business initiatives. You will lead coordination of programme timelines, milestones, and deliverables, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and product roadmaps. Working closely with technical and operational teams, you will drive visibility, accountability, and consistency across multiple workstreams in a fast‑moving environment. This position will also act as a key interface between teams and leadership, supporting decision‑making through clear reporting, proactive risk management, and structured communication.
As part of a dynamic PMO team, your key responsibilities include:
- Lead programme plans, schedules, and milestone tracking across engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain
- Establish and improve governance frameworks, PMO processes, and reporting standards
- Coordinate cross‑functional activities across engineering, operations, procurement, and commercial teams
- Facilitate programme forums including steering committees and programme reviews
- Maintain programme dashboards, reports, and executive updates
- Monitor KPIs, delivery timelines, and budget alignment
- Manage risks, issues, dependencies, and mitigation plans
- Maintain risk registers, issue logs, and governance consistency across programmes
- Ensure clear ownership and accountability across all workstreams
- Support leadership decision‑making through structured and timely communication
Essential – What you’ll bring:
- Experience in programme or project management within engineering, manufacturing, or industrial environments
- Strong understanding of PMO governance, reporting, and risk management
- Ability to manage complex programmes with multiple stakeholders
- Strong organisational and planning capabilities
- Experience coordinating cross‑functional teams
- Ability to clearly communicate programme status, risks, and actions
- Comfortable producing reports, dashboards, and executive updates
- Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
Desired:
- Experience working in a fast‑paced or scale‑up environment
- Familiarity with new product introduction (NPI) or product development programmes
- Exposure to manufacturing or supply chain environments
- Knowledge of programme management tools and best practices
What You’ll Get:
As a new company, our reward scheme is constantly evolving. We continue to review the market to deliver a competitive benefits package, which currently includes private healthcare, car allowance, company bonus, enhanced parental leave policy and a cash allowance to boost your benefits. We are a flexible business that is committed to promoting work‑life balance, partnering with Yulife to provide our team members with total wellbeing support. You’ll work in a rapidly scaling environment as a subsidiary of Tata Sons, helping to build the UK’s largest battery manufacturing facility and make your mark in a new organisation. Agratas is a place to be authentically you. At Agratas, we strongly believe people perform at their best when they feel supported and valued. We continue to build a diverse workforce that respects individuality. We warmly welcome applicants from all backgrounds. If you require any adjustments during the hiring process, please let the Talent Acquisition team know.
Project Lead in Somerset employer: Agratas – A Tata Enterprise
Agratas is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where innovation meets sustainability in the battery manufacturing sector. With a strong focus on employee wellbeing, competitive benefits including private healthcare and flexible working arrangements, and a commitment to diversity, Agratas empowers its team members to thrive while contributing to the UK's largest battery manufacturing facility. Join us in a fast-paced, supportive atmosphere that values your unique contributions and fosters professional growth.
Contact Details:
Agratas – A Tata Enterprise Recruitment Team
