Your role
As a Programme Manager - NPI, your mission is to be accountable for the successful delivery of assigned Programme(s) within the wider NPI Organisation. The role translates divisional portfolio priorities into executable programmes, ensuring predictable delivery of scope, schedule, cost, quality, and risk in line with the Product Commercialisation Process (PCP). The Programme Manager operates within the prioritisation, funding, and governance framework defined by the business and leads Project teams to deliver business outcomes. You will report to the Head of R&D.
- Own the delivery of the NPI programme in alignment with divisional strategy and portfolio priorities
- Act as the primary execution interface between the Product Management, Head of R&D Portfolio and other Functional Leads
- Act as final integrator for cross functional, across multiple entities depending on project and programme ensuring alignment and driving projects and programme forward
- Translate portfolio priorities into executable programmes and approved projects
- Allocate resources across projects and resolve cross-project conflicts
- Own programme-level performance management including schedule, cost, risk, and quality
- Ensure consistent application, governance, and continuous improvement of the Product Commercialisation Process (PCP)
- Lead escalation to divisional governance forums where delivery is at risk.
- Predictable delivery of NPI programmes aligned to business priorities.
- On-time, on-budget delivery to agreed performance and quality targets.
- Accountable for BU-level NPI programme execution.
- Operates within portfolio strategy, funding, and prioritisation set by the Head of R&D Portfolio.
To succeed, you will need
We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement. We value diverse experiences and perspectives and are excited to see what you bring to the role.
- Degree-level qualification in Engineering, Science, or equivalent relevant discipline.
- Extensive experience leading complex NPI programmes in a global engineering or manufacturing environment.
- Strong understanding of product development, PCP governance, and portfolio management.
- Demonstrated experience managing multiple projects and cross-functional teams concurrently.
- Flexibility to travel to multiple locations nationally and internationally on a regular basis.
- Strong leadership, influencing, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to balance strategic context with execution focus.
- Excellent communication, Influencing and escalation skills across all organizational levels.
- Programme and project management certification (desirable).
In return, we offer
- Culture of trust and accountability
- Lifelong learning and career growth
- Comprehensive compensation and benefits
- Health and well-being
Job location
This role offers a hybrid working arrangement, allowing you to split your time between working remotely and being on-site at our office in Bristol, United Kingdom (GB).
Programme Manager - NPI employer: Atlas Copco
As an SAP Delivery Manager at our company, you will be part of a dynamic and innovative team that values trust, accountability, and lifelong learning. With a hybrid working arrangement across our UK, Czechia, and Belgium sites, we offer a supportive work culture that encourages professional growth and development, alongside comprehensive benefits to ensure your health and well-being. Join us in shaping complex transformation programmes and enjoy the unique opportunity to drive meaningful change in a global industrial environment.
