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Senior Programme Manager
- waltham cross, england, United Kingdom
- Permanent·On-site
- Full time
- £70 - £110 Per Hour
Job Description
We are looking for a Senior Programme Manager to lead complex engineering projects from bid stage through to delivery.
You will manage customer-funded development programmes, coordinate cross-functional teams, oversee budgets and schedules, and ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to customer expectations.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage engineering projects throughout the full project lifecycle.
- Lead project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and risk management.
- Act as the main point of contact for customers and internal stakeholders.
- Coordinate engineering, operations, procurement, quality, and commercial teams.
- Monitor project performance, financial forecasts, and programme progress.
- Support bid preparation and project governance.
- Manage subcontractors and ensure contractual obligations are met.
Requirements
- Degree, HND, or equivalent experience in Project Management or Engineering.
- Around five years of experience managing engineering or technical projects.
- Strong knowledge of project planning, budgeting, risk management, and stakeholder communication.
- Experience delivering projects from concept through to completion.
- APM qualification is desirable.
- Experience within defence, maritime, aerospace, or other highly regulated engineering environments would be advantageous.


