Job Title
Programme Manager
Ref #
59448
Date posted
Friday, September 18, 2026
Country
United Kingdom
Location
Woking
Business area
PMO
Department
Project Management
Position level
4 - Management / Technical Expert (L-18)
Working time
Full Time
Working pattern
9am - 6pm Monday to Friday
Salary
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What to Expect
The Programme Manager will report to the Head of Programme Planning and work closely with the Senior Programme Manager within the cross-programme Vehicle Line organisation, delivering the programme through concept, development, test, and launch phases. They will lead programme management for inter-discipline activities across Product, Design, Engineering, Purchase, and Finance teams, while implementing and managing governance activities including gateway, change, issue, and risk management. In addition, they will support the Senior Programme Manager in ensuring on-time delivery of programme milestones, budget management, and resource allocation, as well as communicate programme status, risks, and issues to executive leadership and other stakeholders.
What You'll Do
– Establishing relationships with the cross-functional team to solve complex problems– Lead the gateway management process to ensure on time delivery of project milestones– Lead the High level planning update and assess the possible risks while integrating and evaluation critical paths– Assist Senior Programme Manager and Vehicle Line Director on monitoring the costs of the programme– Lead Issue and Risk Management for the programme and drive cross-functional conversations to resolve issues and mitigate programme risk– Lead change management for programme assumptions, working with stakeholders to identify, assess and implement change in a controlled manner to drive data driven product decisions– Maintain and update programme documentation in accordance with the change management process for the wider project team to consume– Establish relationships with the Engineering Project Managers and ensure commodity plans support design, prototype and launch activities– Support the part releasing process to ensure the programme meets its build dates– Manage prototype builds and associated budgets– Manage direct reports to support with programme management activities/processes– Compile reports to communicate status, risks and issues to the senior leadership– Drive continuous improvement in program management processes and tools by working closely with the Programme Management Operations team
What You'll Bring
Business Knowledge:– Experience in the automotive industry and delivery of whole vehicle programmes– Experience with project management tools and processes– Experience with vehicle product launch – Strong specimen on financial monitoring of programmesEssential Functional / Technical Skills:– Profession qualification in Programme Management– Degree in Programme Management or an Engineering discipline
What We'll Do for You
We offer a wide – ranging benefits package, which includes: Structured career development framework25 days' holiday, plus bank holiday. Annual buy & sell up to five daysEnhanced company pension schemeDiscretionary annual bonus awardPrivate medical insurance and health cash planLife assurance benefitAbility to apply for a sabbatical of up to one year after only two years' serviceBenefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shoppingGenerous parental leave policiesA range of wellbeing initiatives, such as employee assistance programme and free financial & mortgage advice
Who Are We?
No restraints. No limitations. We don't simply push boundaries. We completely rethink them. McLaren Automotive exists to create breath-taking performance road cars.
It takes a community to do what we do. A diverse group of people with many areas of expertise, united by their passion to deliver visionary products and set new benchmarks. McLaren Automotive commits to equal opportunity for all. Diversity, Equality and Inclusion is at the heart of our impact, it drives our innovation and enables us to truly create something special. Join us on our journey.
Locations
Programme Manager in Surrey, Woking employer: McLaren Group
McLaren Automotive is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic and fast-paced work environment in Woking, where innovation meets collaboration. With a strong focus on employee growth, we provide structured career development, generous benefits including enhanced pension schemes and flexible lifestyle options, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion that fosters a supportive culture. Join our high-performing team and be part of a community dedicated to pushing the boundaries of automotive excellence.
