Programme Manager

Job type: PermanentLocation: WrightbusClosing date: Tuesday 02 Jun 2026 08:00

The Role:

• Manage assigned projects or workstreams within a larger programme, aligned to agreed objectives
• and plans.
• Support the Programme Manager in the planning, execution, and delivery of programme activities.
• Deliver agreed milestones to schedule, budget, and quality targets.
• Coordinate cross-functional activities across Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Sales,
• Aftermarket, and other stakeholders as required.
• Act as the primary point of contact for day-to-day delivery issues within allocated scope.
• Prepare and maintain project plans, schedules, actions, and status updates.
• Produce regular project-level reports covering progress, risks, issues, and changes for review by the
• Programme Manager.
• Identify, manage, and escalate risks, issues, and dependencies in line with programme governance
• processes.
• Support programme governance activities, including gate reviews, design reviews, and customer
• meetings where required.
• Manage change requests within delegated authority and escalate where programme-level approval is
• required.
• Ensure customer and stakeholder requirements are understood and addressed within assigned scope.
• Support bid, tender, and quotation activities by providing project-level input where requested.
• Assist in resolving technical, operational, and delivery challenges with support from senior team
• members.
• Capture lessons learned and contribute to continuous improvement of programme delivery practices.
• Work closely with the Programme Manager to ensure alignment with overall programme priorities and
• interdependencies.
• Engage with suppliers and internal functions to support delivery requirements within delegated
• responsibility.
• Ensure adherence to ISO 9001, internal governance frameworks, and relevant regulatory
• requirements

Requirements:

• HND in Engineering (or equivalent) or Diploma in Manufacturing / engineering
• Demonstrate a minimum of 3 years working experience as a project manager
• Experience in resource planning.
• Demonstratable experience in budget preparation and control.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environmen
• Proficiency in preparing timelines, managing, and reporting on projects utilising MS Project / Excel.

The Benefits:

• Discretionary bonus
• Life Insurance
• Medicash scheme
• Discount with local businesses e.g. Galgorm Spa Resort and McAtamney’s.
• Free car parking
• Canteen
• Career progression
• Professional development
• Flexitime

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