Sapien are seeking a highly experienced Technical Programme Manager to lead complex engineering programmes within the gas turbine and turbomachinery sector for our client in the Derby area.
This is a very senior technical leadership position requiring significant industry experience. The successful candidate must have:
- Extensive gas turbine and/or turbomachinery experience
- A proven track record in technical leadership
- Experience leading complex engineering programmes
- Experience managing multidisciplinary engineering teams
Key Responsibilities
- Lead complex engineering programmes from concept through to delivery.
- Own programme scope, budget, schedule, resources, technical delivery and risk.
- Lead multidisciplinary engineering teams of approximately 10–20 engineers.
- Provide technical direction and decision-making based on strong gas turbine and turbomachinery knowledge.
- Develop and manage Statements of Work (SOW), bids, cost models and technical proposals.
- Lead systems engineering activities and ensure technical alignment across disciplines.
- Manage programme scope, including identifying and bidding additional customer requirements.
- Ensure engineering deliverables meet contractual, technical and programme requirements.
- Monitor programme performance using Earned Value Management (EVM).
- Work directly with customers and senior stakeholders to define requirements, resolve technical issues and communicate programme progress.
- 15+ years' relevant engineering/programme experience, or equivalent industry experience.
- Extensive gas turbine and/or turbomachinery experience
- Previous experience in a senior technical leadership position
- Proven experience leading complex engineering programmes from concept through to delivery.
- Experience managing multidisciplinary engineering teams, ideally 10–20+ engineers.
- Strong understanding of gas turbine architecture, turbomachinery design and the interaction between engine systems.
- Ability to make independent technical and programme decisions at a senior leadership level.
Qualifications
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
- Chartered Engineer status is desirable.
- Formal programme/project management qualifications are advantageous.
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Programme Manager employer: Sapien Engineering
At Sapien Engineering, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment near Market Harborough where innovation and collaboration thrive. Our team enjoys comprehensive benefits, a supportive culture that fosters professional growth, and the opportunity to work on diverse projects from concept to completion, ensuring every employee can make a meaningful impact in their role.
