Program Manager

Job Description:

Firmin Recruit are delighted to be working with our established manufacturing client.  Our client has been operating for 75 years and works with many world-leading brands, and some for over 20 years.  They are an American company and their UK head office is based in Sittingbourne, Kent, but our client also has an office based in Lutterworth. Due to business demands, my client is recruiting for an experienced Program Manager to join their existing team.

The Role:

To take ownership of the deployment of a program ( or project), from all operational aspects.  Work with account management and the wider operational team to deliver successful operational execution.  In so doing, provide leadership, guidance, and a clear vision to the operational team to deliver successful operational execution.

Hours: 37.5 hours - Monday - Friday 

Benefits: Parking, Pension, flexi-time, 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays, Private Health Plan ( after 1 year of service), Life Assurance, Travel Insurance, etc.

Key Accountabilities:

• To take ownership of a range of projects for multiple accounts, managing the Operational team to ensure they are successfully delivered as per customer requirements, on specification, on budget and per project plan.
• Work with the Head of Client Operations to identify improvement plans to advance the efficiency of RTC's program execution
• Mentor other team members , guiding and influencing positive outcomes.
• Identify objectives and opportunities for growth for the operational associates within the team

Operational Delivery:

• To risk assess each project and evaluate and communicate any possible impact on the business
• To prepare detailed project plans for the completion of works, showing milestones for manufacture, sub-contractors, and installation. To continuously review the project plan, implement control measures as and when necessary.
• To prepare cost and budget reconcilliations, ensuring that projects are completed within the budget.
• To assist the estimating team in the preparation of prototype and production estimates when required, contacting suppliers to obtain the most cost-effective solutions, and communicating the requirements of the given enquiry to the suppliers
• To undertake any other duties as assigned by your Line Manager.

Skills & Experience

• Minimum of three years Program Manager experience
• Previous leadership experience
• Ability to influence, guide and mentor team members as appropriate
• Level-headed, reactive and solution-oriented 
• Commercially minded with problem-solving skills
• Organisational skills
• Ability to manage complex projects 
• Strong time management.
• Basic production techniques
• Computer literate with knowledge of Word, Excel & Project software

If you have the necessary experience and would like more information about this role, please send your CV.

Due to the location of my client, the successful candidate will need access to their own transport.

Firmin Recruit are an agency working on behalf of our client.