Project/Program Execution Manager

Drive Innovation as Our Next Project/Programme Execution Manager!

Ready to translate high-level strategy into groundbreaking product delivery and pioneer the future of AI-driven operations? Trimble is looking for an operational lead to transform our global R&D processes and maximize execution velocity!

About Us

Trimble empowers customers to drive productivity and progress with connected hardware and software solutions.

What Makes This Role Great

In this role, you will be the core operations lead for the Owners and Public Sector Product organization, directly driving a 30-40% increase in development velocity and shaping the future of product delivery by embedding AI-Native processes into a global R&D environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Orchestrate the transition to an AI-Native Product Development Life Cycle (PDLC), utilizing AI-synthesized dependency mapping and measuring automated code generation
• Formulate and aggregate annual business plans, growth bridges, and measurable OKRs across diverse product lines to align with leadership, sales, and finance
• Establish and govern the PMO structure, running Quarterly Portfolio Reviews and tracking granular milestones to provide early warning risk detection
• Drive operational excellence by standardizing the New Product Introduction (NPI) process for key launches across marketing, sales, and support
• Cultivate an innovative culture where product teams leverage advanced AI tools for market research, story drafting, and rapid prototyping

Essential Skills & Experience

• You have 8+ years of proven program management, product management, or business operations experience managing complex portfolios
• Strong systems thinker with operational rigor to identify, manage, and fix complex process dependencies and R&D risks
• Solid financial acumen with the ability to leverage financial data, budget development, and forecasting to drive critical decisions
• Exceptional matrix influence to lead cross-functional relationships across Product Management, UX, and Engineering leaders

Bonus Points For

• Hands‑on experience implementing AI productivity tools (such as Cursor or Claude) to accelerate personal and team workflows
• Active curiosity and specialized experience validating automated product delivery metrics or defect reduction pipelines

Logistics

Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne – Office Based 4 days per week

Travel Requirement: 10%

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