Senior Program Manager in Daventry

Member of: PMO (Program Management Office)
Reports to: Program Director
Hours of Work: 08:00-17:00 Monday – Friday inclusive (with 45 minutes for lunch break at 13:00).

At Singer Vehicle Design, we strive to design, develop and build the ultimate expression of what a sports car can be. As part of our continued growth, we are looking to strengthen our Program Management Office (PMO) team with the addition of a Senior Program Manager. The PMO operates globally across our sites in Woodford Halse, UK, and Torrance, US, leading the successful delivery of all vehicle programmes across the business.

The Senior Program Manager leads the successful delivery of the overall Program from inception through the duration of the product development phases and customer delivery. We are looking for an individual with proven experience delivering full vehicle programs to strengthen the team.

• Program leadership.
• Lead the team through the entire program lifecycle: Concept, Development, Launch and customer handovers.
• Delivering to the quality, time and cost targets set for the program.
• Responsible for the High-Level Timing Plan for the Program.
• Creation of HLT and management throughout the program’s delivery, including identifying risk and mitigation plans.
• Ensures all associated function group plans included and tracked.
• Responsible for scheduling and progression of Program milestones and key events.
• Program fiscal responsibility: Creation of budget from initial program definition to business approval and adherence to budget throughout the program’s delivery.
• Provide status and declare risk, with proposals for avoidance or mitigation.
• Responsible for Program content: Creation, maintenance, and publication of Program PDL, all associated product definition documentation, Program BoM and alignment to product definition, delivery of Engineering Timed Releases Schedules (ETRS) aligned to relevant milestones.
• Lead and manage the escalation of issues through the Change Management process.
• Chair the Programme key meetings.
• Responsible for program KPIs, using them to provide direction and actions to teams.
• Initiate improvements to gain product quality, efficiency, and timing.

Please Note: Whilst the above defines the basic responsibilities of the role, it is not inclusive. The role will require the individual’s flexibility and adaptation of key tasks to ensure our success.

• Lead and manage with all key stakeholders: Studio, Supply Chain, Engineering functions, AME, Operations, Finance and Sales.

• Responsible for a team of direct reports within the PMO team, including the leadership of indirect team members assigned to the Program.

• Leadership attributes to steer and implement strategy and deliver programs to target.
• Energetic, initiative-taking, calm under pressure, personable and mature personality.
• Resolute and punctual.
• Strong team-worker.
• Flexibility – being prepared to work longer hours when occasionally needed.
• Degree qualified or exceptional equivalent experience.
• Effective Decision maker.
• Experienced management of cross-functional teams.
• Strong and confident presentation skills.
• Enthusiastic about the product and program delivery.
• Resilient to changes in direction.

• Proven record of Full Vehicle Program management and delivery.
• Experience in automotive product development is essential.
• Low volume OEM Program Management experience preferred.

• Full Driving licence.

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for career development and progression.
• Supportive and inclusive work environment.
• Wellness and employee support.
• 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays.
• Private medical insurance.
• On-site parking.
• Free refreshments.
• Company pension.
• Company events.

You will be a strong team player with excellent communication skills, a can-do attitude, and confidence to work independently with guidance. Resilience, acceptance of change management, and willingness to self-develop with any future training and development needs are essential.

We are committed to building a team that includes individuals from different cultural backgrounds, ethnicities, genders, ages, sexual orientations, and physical abilities, reflecting the diversity of the communities where we work and live.

The closing date for all applications is 25 May 2026. Singer Body & Paint reserves the right to interview exceptional candidates and make an offer of employment before the closing date should we wish.

To find out more about Singer Vehicle Design, take a look at our website: singervehicledesign.com