Programme Manager

Programme Manager

Coventry

£60,000 - £75,000 DOE

The Recruitment Bunker are recruiting exclusively for a strong Programme Manager within the Automotive Sector.

The Programme Manager will have extensive automotive experience be responsible for the management of full vehicle projects within the group, including timing, delivery, and cost.

Overview of the Role:

Programme Manager

Salary - £60,000 - £75,000 DOE

Holidays: 25 days plus 8 Bank Holidays

Pension

Healthcare/Life Insurance

Location - Coventry

Company Overview

DRVN Group is a consultancy, manufacturing, and composite company specialising in engineering and design. DRVN has developed skills in project and supply chain management with quality systems and processes to deliver complex solutions to the highest standards and is driven by an innovative spirit, renowned for applying state-of-the-art technologies to the automotive, defence, aerospace, rail and marine sectors.

Responsibilities

• Company Policies: Manage and follow the quality, health, safety, and welfare policies of the company
  
  
• Responsible for overseeing the delivery of full vehicle projects supported by multi-disciplined Engineering team. This will include Cost, Quality, Timing, Delivery, Resources & Profitability
  
  
• Leading & mentoring a team of project engineers to ensure delivery of projects within their control
  
  
• Supporting Marketing / Sales to explore new opportunities and construction of budgets for aftermarket products
  
  
• Ensuring that all projects have Purchase Order coverage for the correct value as per the DRVN budget and negotiations
  
  
• Managing, monitoring, and controlling the timing and delivery of each project according to quoted deliverables and gateway requirements
  
  
• Liaising with core engineering management to set expectations, review objectives and ensure appropriate deployment of project resources
  
  
• Reporting weekly and at monthly governance reviews the project team’s performance in the management meetings
  
  
• Demonstrating leadership within your project teams through strong communication and governance
  
  
• To directly interface with the associated DRVN customers, ensuring that the requirements of the projects are clearly understood and delivered as per the agreed budgets
  
  
• To provide their team with daily motivation and to provide a positive outlook for their subordinates
  
  
• To ensure their team upholds DRVN’s quality accreditation and other specific DRVN systems
  
  
• To uphold the core values of DRVN.
  
  
• Measurements
  
  The Programme Manager will be measured against the following KPI’s:
  
  Project Delivery timing
  
  Project Delivery Cost Vs. Budget. – Profitability
  
  DRVN NPI and metrics (project gateway, issues management, DVP completion, CAD completion, Release management, etc.)
  
  Customer satisfaction
  
  Team satisfaction
  
  Business development and team growth
  
  Team efficiency – actual hours vs. invoiced hours.
  
  Essential Skills
  
  Degree qualified or equivalent in a relevant Engineering subject
  
  Relevant and proven experience of successfully delivering a full vehicle programme through to launch, in the role of a Project/Programme Manager within a fast paced, forward thinking automotive company or similar environment.
  
  Have significant Project Management experience and have used Project Management systems
  
  Ability to interface with senior stakeholders, customers, and suppliers on both operational and statistical level
  
  Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
  
  Flexible attitude and ability to manage one’s own time and prioritise workload accordingly
  
  Full driving licence as travel will be required as part of the role
  
  Confident approach to team interaction
  
  Show leadership and directional skills within own subject area
  
  Must have IDLR/Full Rights to Work in UK - Sponsorship or Work Permits will not be accepted/ provided.
  
  Please note we do not provide sponsorships to those who require it and will only accept applications from those who have full rights to work in the UK with no restrictions and IDLR status. Please provide status on applications.
  
  Our inclusive workplace welcomes and values all candidates from all backgrounds, we believe that diversity enhances our ability to innovate and serve our customers effectively. We are an equal opportunity employer and strive to create an environment where everyone feels respected, supported, and able to bring their authentic selves to work. If you require any reasonable adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please let us know, and we will do our best to accommodate your needs