Programme Manager - Automation

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This leading global Engineering company with fantastic career opportunities are seeking a Programme Manager to join their growing team based in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire.

The Programme Manager will develop & execute projects (typically £1M - £10M), this includes feasibility studies, estimates and proposals for both internal projects and third party sales across all business areas in the UK & Ireland. You will be responsible for the delivery of approved engineering projects safely, on time and in budget to meet the needs of the business.

The ideal candidate will have a background in Automation, their projects tend to be focused around mechanical / electronic / electrical / software engineering disciplines.

Responsibilities for the Programme Manager role will include:

*Utilise company procedures in the execution and delivery of projects safely, on budget and on time.

*To be commercially astute in ensuring that project design/costs developed are competitive & fit for purpose

*Responsible for identifying and controlling project risk including through ensuring that the appropriate project execution strategies are implemented. This includes variation management to increase sales and limiting/controlling supplier/contractor variations.

*To plan, manage and co-ordinate engineering resource (internal & external) to execute projects

Required Skills/Experience - Functional / Technical of the Programme Manager job:

*Proven track record of delivering projects on time, cost and to appropriate standards

*Experience of working closely with R&D / Engineering teams, driving projects involving any of the following: mechanical, electronic, software, electrical.

*Competent in project and programme management including both contracting and operating company environments, proposals, tendering, sub-contract activity, financial/cost management.

*Experience of developing the commercial arrangements for projects (customer & supplier) and managing variations

*Experience of projects which have included automation elements would be beneficial

*Engineering degree or equivalent plus several years' practical industrial experience (post graduate scheme or equivalent) in a relevant discipline. Or the equivalent practical, conceptual and theoretical knowledge and experienced gained through continuous and sustained growth in a range of increasingly complex engineering roles.

My client is a globally established business with in excess of 50,000 employees. They enjoy excellent staff retention and invest heavily in the ongoing training and development of staff supporting further education and bespoke training.

As you would expect from a global leader, they offer a diverse portfolio of projects, abundant training and development as well as excellent long-term career progression.

If you have any specific questions about the Programme Manager opportunity in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire please call Ricky Wilcocks on 01582 878810. To apply, email [email protected]

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