Program Manager - Northern Ireland

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Position: Program Manager

Location: Northern Ireland

Salary: 50,000 - 70,000 per annum

Job type: Permanent

DESCRIPTION:

We are looking an experienced Program Manager who will determine the strategy to deliver a divisional program which can consist of multiple projects. The successful candidate will have strong product development knowledge and be responsible for driving projects through all relevant stages of the Project Delivery process. Ensuring each individual project meets the objectives outlined in the project justification (specification / time / cost / quality).

The Program Manager will work closely with the Project Planning team to ensure detailed project plans are created with the input of all departmental functions including mechanical, electronics, compliance, purchasing, firmware, manufacturing, quality and operations. Validated project plans will go into a fortnightly control cycle to ensure the project status / health is constantly monitored and reported. The Program Manager works with all departmental functions to drive the project through all project delivery process stages including: - specification creation, conception design, pilot builds, testing, customer trials, pilot builds and operation setup. The Program Manager will lead gate control meetings to ensure the objectives of each stage of the Project Delivery process are met and project risks / issues are managed.

The Program Manager will be expected to liaise with internal and external stakeholders and display the motivation and drive to inject pace and energy to drive the projects to completion. The role also calls for a person who can display a proven track record of stakeholder management across a broad array of organizational levels and disciplines.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Delivering a strategy to deliver a divisional program which can consist of multiple projects.

Impartially leading a multifunctional project team located in various geographical locations.

Responsible for the delivery of projects from product development to product launch.

Involved in project planning and project control meetings.

Resource planning and budget management.

Manage stakeholder expectations.

Communications.

REQUIRED CRITERIA

You will have a relevant third level engineering degree as a minimum, as well as:

A proven track record as an experienced Program / Project Manager.

Must be results oriented and drive to ensure successful completion of the projects on time, on budget and within the defined scope while leading through influence and with solid soft skills and tact.

Operational and Engineering experience is essential.

Stakeholder management skills and strong leadership abilities.

Project Management Qualification would be an advantage.

DESIRED CRITERIA

Project Management Qualification would be an advantage.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (excellent command of English written & verbal).

Excellent time management and planning skills.

The ability to deal with a high volume and varied workload with conflicting demands and shifting priorities.

Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Packages (to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Project).

High level of attention to detail.

Ability to positively influence managers and other stakeholders across the company.

BENEFITS:

21 Annual holidays + 10 public holidays

Health insurance cover, - Aviva Group Policy - following successful completion of 6 month probationary period

Life insurance, x2 Annual Salary - following successful completion of 6 month probationary period

Above minimum contributory pension, following successful completion of 6 month probationary period

The Auto enrolment pension scheme is employee 1% and employer 2%.

The group scheme available once employees have completed their probation period is employee 2% (minimum) and employer 4%, rising to 4% employee and 6% employer.

Financial support for training at the company discretion

Childcare vouchers

Discounted Gym membership

Cycle to work schemes

We help with re-location packages

Moving within the UK-pay for the flight over.

Accommodation 1 month. Pool car etc.

KEY SKILLS

Proven experience in Program/ Project Manager, operational and engineering experience, Strong leadership.