Senior Programme Manager

FutureMotiv is seeking an experienced Senior Programme Manager to lead the delivery of complex engineering programmes across a diverse range of technology-led industries.

This role is suited to a classically trained PM with a strong engineering project background, ideally gained within an engineering consultancy, technical services organisation or systems integrator. Candidates are likely to have experience delivering multidisciplinary programmes within sectors such as industrial systems, energy, commercial vehicles, off-highway equipment, mining, marine or other technically demanding environments.

The successful candidate will provide programme leadership across projects involving electrification, zero-emission technologies, hydrogen implementation and industrial transformation initiatives. Working closely with customers, engineering teams and business leadership, the role is responsible for ensuring programmes are delivered safely, profitably and in line with customer expectations.

The position is hybrid, based between our Warwick office and customer sites, typically requiring two to three days per week on-site with clients as programme demands require.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of major engineering programmes to agreed scope, timing, cost and quality objectives.
• Act as the primary programme interface for customer stakeholders and senior leadership teams.
• Establish and maintain effective programme governance, reporting and review processes.
• Closely coordinate and control scope in relation to agreed SOW statement of work and contractual framework agreements.
• Coordinate project managers, technical leaders and multidisciplinary engineering teams across multiple workstreams.
• Develop and maintain programme plans, resource forecasts and delivery schedules.
• Manage programme budgets, commercial performance and PVR change control activities.
• Identify, manage and mitigate programme risks and delivery issues.
• Ensure effective communication and alignment between customers, suppliers and internal teams.
• Support bid management team to ensure future programs are shaped for success.
• Support proposal activities, programme mobilisation and the transition from business development to programme delivery.
• Mentor project managers and contribute to the continuous improvement of delivery processes and programme management practices.
  
  

Essential Experience

• Degree-qualified in Engineering, Science or a related technical discipline.
• Formal project or programme management qualification such as PMP, PgMP, APM PMQ, PRINCE2 Practitioner or equivalent.
• Proven experience leading complex engineering programmes within a consultancy, engineering services or technical delivery environment.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams across mechanical, electrical, software and systems engineering disciplines.
• Experience operating within structured product development and delivery frameworks including APQP, Stage-Gate, Systems Engineering V-Model, Design Assurance processes or equivalent sector-specific lifecycle methodologies.
• Strong compliance understanding ISO9001, ISO27001 and GDPR and applicability to internal activities, suppliers and customer relationship management.
• Strong commercial awareness, including budgeting, forecasting and contract delivery.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with experience engaging senior customer and executive-level stakeholders.
• Demonstrable experience managing programme risk, resource planning and change management.
  
  

Desirable Experience

• Previous experience within organisations such as Ricardo, WSP, AtkinsRéalis, Mott MacDonald, AVL, FEV, EDAG, Tata Technologies or similar engineering consultancies.
• Experience delivering electrification, battery, hydrogen, energy transition or industrial technology programmes.
• Exposure to mining, heavy equipment, commercial vehicle, marine, rail or industrial sectors.
• Chartered Engineer, ChPP or equivalent professional status.
• Previous exposure to Scaled Agile and JIRA ways of working.
  
  

What We're Looking For

The successful candidate will be a structured and credible programme leader who is equally comfortable in front of a customer steering committee, reviewing commercial performance, or supporting programme teams through complex technical and delivery challenges.

They will bring the discipline of formal programme management together with the pragmatism required to deliver engineering projects in fast-moving customer-focused commercial environments.

Equal Opportunities

FutureMotiv is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with fairness, dignity and respect. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or socio-economic background.

We believe that diverse teams strengthen our business, enhance innovation and improve outcomes for our customers.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work across a diverse range of industries and programmes with exposure to both UK and international operations.
• A broad role with direct access to business leaders and operational teams.
• Attractive competitive salary and benefits package.