At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead exciting engineering projects and manage complex programmes in a dynamic environment.
- Company: Join Ultra PCS, part of Eaton, a diverse and inclusive employer.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible working, generous holiday, health benefits, and a supportive team culture.
- Other info: Opportunities for professional growth and development in a collaborative setting.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by driving innovative engineering solutions and strategic direction.
- Qualifications: 5+ years project management experience and strong stakeholder management skills required.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Description
Ultra PCS, part of Eaton, is looking for an Engineering Programme Manager.
The role is responsible for providing the strategy for the planning and execution of all development and production programmes.
The function controls programme costs, manages adherence to technical and schedule performance plans, oversees risks and opportunities, and directly interfaces with customers as required.
Key Responsibilities
- Successful management and control of high‑value and complex projects and programmes in a multi‑disciplinary environment.
- Experience within a product design & development business using the concept of Product Lifecycle Management.
- Excellent knowledge of scheduling techniques to create WBS, OBS and PBS; competent in creating, maintaining and reporting project schedules using MS Project, including integrated master schedules across multiple projects in a programme or portfolio.
- Management of project resource demands to support the planned scope of work and schedule across multiple projects, a programme or portfolio.
- Able to effectively define, manage and control work packages and assignments.
- Successful subcontract management and generation of subcontract statements of work.
- Conversant with the deployment of effective issue, risk & opportunity management strategies and techniques, including schedule and cost risk analysis.
- Familiarity with ERP systems such as IFS.
- Familiar with collating project data and supporting effective reporting to meet business governance requirements.
- Ensure projects within the programme align with overall business objectives.
- Oversee the entire programme and/or critical phases, ensuring interconnected parts work together.
- Focus on long‑term strategic benefits rather than just project deliverables.
- Manage programme‑level budgets and resources.
- Provide strategic direction and leadership for multiple projects and their managers.
- Ensure overall programme success and smooth operations toward the organisation’s goals.
- Act as delegated authority for programmes when requested.
- Create, maintain and communicate project plans and technical documents that accurately reflect progress and planned activities for all internal and customer deliverables.
- Provide a monthly project report in the designated format which includes accurate cost information.
- Ensure that project non‑conformances are regularly reviewed and have a plan for closure in a timely manner.
- Required Skills & Experience
- Managed values of £5m+ (or representative high‑level exposure).
- Ideally holds an APM Project Professional Qualification (PPQ) or is in the process of obtaining one.
- Degree in a related field or Engineering Degree, or significant industry experience.
- Demonstrated experience of executing similar projects.
- Project management experience of at least 5 years for external candidates.
- High level of stakeholder management skills.
- Experience in conflict and priority management.
- Experience in Project Finance, Commercial, Quality, Supply Chain and Trade Compliance.
- Experience in defining and delivering programme and business critical success factors.
- Experience in coaching and mentoring.
- Significant customer engagement experience.
- A ‘Can Do’ attitude that aligns with Eaton PCS values.
Benefits
- Flexible working within core working hours.
- 25 days holiday (185 hrs) with the option to buy/sell 5 days (37 hrs) plus bank holidays.
- Four times annual salary in life assurance.
- Flexible benefits package.
- Funded health benefits.
- Pension scheme – up to 8% employer contributions.
- Supportive and friendly working environment with regular team events.
- Nationality Requirements
Candidates must be able to work in the UK without restrictions in accordance with UK National Law and be prepared to successfully undertake an appropriate level of UK National Security Vetting according to UK Government National Security Vetting criteria.
Diverse & Inclusive Employer
Ultra PCS is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity, inclusion, equity and equality.
We promote a workplace that welcomes people from all backgrounds and cultures, believing that diverse thinking enhances our ability to deliver on commitments to our customers.
We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability status and welcome applications from all candidates.
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