Drive Innovation as Our Next Project/Programme Execution Manager!
Ready to translate high-level strategy into groundbreaking product delivery and pioneer the future of AI‑driven operations? Trimble is looking for an operational lead to transform our global R&D processes and maximize execution velocity.
In this role, you will be the core operations lead for the Owners and Public Sector Product organization, directly driving a 30‑40% increase in development velocity and shaping the future of product delivery by embedding AI‑Native processes into a global R&D environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Orchestrate the transition to an AI‑Native Product Development Life Cycle (PDLC), utilizing AI‑synthesized dependency mapping and measuring automated code generation
- Formulate and aggregate annual business plans, growth bridges, and measurable OKRs across diverse product lines to align with leadership, sales, and finance
- Establish and govern the PMO structure, running Quarterly Portfolio Reviews and tracking granular milestones to provide early warning risk detection
- Drive operational excellence by standardizing the New Product Introduction (NPI) process for key launches across marketing, sales, and support
- Cultivate an innovative culture where product teams leverage advanced AI tools for market research, story drafting, and rapid prototyping
Essential Skills & Experience
- You have 8+ years of proven program management, product management, or business operations experience managing complex portfolios
- Strong systems thinker with operational rigor to identify, manage, and fix complex process dependencies and R&D risks
- Solid financial acumen with the ability to leverage financial data, budget development, and forecasting to drive critical decisions
- Exceptional matrix influence to lead cross‑functional relationships across Product Management, UX, and Engineering leaders
Bonus Points
- Hands‑on experience implementing AI productivity tools (such as Cursor or Claude) to accelerate personal and team workflows
- Active curiosity and specialized experience validating automated product delivery metrics or defect reduction pipelines
Location & Travel
Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne – Office Based 4 days per week
Travel Requirement: 10%
