Programme Manager (Engineering - Capital Projects)
Core
Manage complex capital programmes and projects (£8m-£14m annual spend) for a highly-regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing site, ensuring safe, compliant, and effective delivery aligned with business strategy.
Role type
Senior Programme Manager (Capital Projects)
Builds
Manufacturing facilities, production lines, and capital investment projects for GSK's pharmaceutical operations.
Domain
Pharmaceutical manufacturing / Capital Projects / Engineering
Required skills
Capital project management, Engineering project delivery, Financial and commercial awareness, Stakeholder management, Risk management, Scope management, Schedule management, GxP regulations knowledge, Lean management, Design management
Preferred skills
IEng status or working towards chartered status, Experience in highly-regulated industries (pharmaceutical, biotechnology, FMCG, food, chemical)
Technologies
Industry 4.0 equipment, Project Management Framework (PMF), Project Controls tools
Responsibilities
Manage the Capital Portfolio aligned to Value Stream and Site strategic priorities, Lead multifunctional project teams comprising employees, contractors, and suppliers, Provide visible leadership across project lifecycle phases (concept to handover), Ensure compliance with Project Management Framework and governance expectations, Drive programme performance managing scope, cost, schedule, resources, risks, and change control, Build relationships with operations, maintenance, quality, technical, supply chain, finance, and EHS stakeholders, Manage development and review of project charters, business cases, and governance submissions, Coordinate project activities across the value stream to balance resources and operational priorities, Manage and coach project teams fostering a culture of safety and compliance