At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead innovative projects and drive AI integration in product delivery.
- Company: Join Trimble, a forward-thinking tech company revolutionising R&D processes.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career growth, and a dynamic work environment.
- Other info: Office-based role in Newcastle with a collaborative culture.
- Why this job: Shape the future of AI-driven operations and make a real impact.
- Qualifications: 8+ years in program or product management with strong operational skills.
The predicted salary is between 70000 - 90000 £ per year.
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%.
Project/Program Execution Manager in Newcastle upon Tyne employer: Trimble Inc.
Trimble Inc. is an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic work culture in Newcastle upon Tyne, where innovation meets collaboration. Employees benefit from comprehensive training and growth opportunities within the rapidly evolving construction technology sector, alongside a supportive team environment that values customer engagement and professional development. With a focus on digital solutions, Trimble empowers its staff to make a meaningful impact in the industry while enjoying a rewarding career path.
