Senior Manufacturing Programme Manager

Overview

In this role, you’ll lead the STRATUS LO Manufacturing Programme Management team to deliver a strategically significant portfolio within the Strike Programmes Sector. You will report to the Chief Manufacturing Systems Engineer and apply broad project-management and leadership capabilities to complex fabrication programmes. You’ll drive delivery, manage cost and schedule, and nurture internal and external relationships across a multi-site, cross-functional environment. The position offers hybrid work, international collaboration with partner nations, and a clear pathway to shape a high-impact defence programme.

Pay / Benefits

• Bonus up to 30% of base salary
• Car allowance
• Pension up to 14%
• Flexible working
• Enhanced parental leave
• Private medical insurance

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver the STRATUS LO Manufacturing Programme across multiple sites
• Manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• navigate engineering challenges to keep cost and schedule on track
• coach and grow a team of project managers and interface with engineers
• drive S&OP and MRP-related processes where applicable
• maintain focus on delivering milestones amidst changing priorities

Key requirements

• Leadership experience in a manufacturing/PM context
• Ability to work independently and in a team
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Resilience and capability to remove ambiguity in dynamic environments
• Experience in coordinating cross-functional teams and tri-lateral programmes (France/Italy) is a plus
• Eligibility to hold DV clearance
• Willingness to travel between Bolton and Stevenage

• leadership presence
• relationship management
• proactiveCommunication
• Project Management for Manufacturing
• Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP)
• Materials Requirements Planning (MRP)

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