Programme Manager
Core
Lead technically complex programmes across the New Product Introduction (NPI) lifecycle for high-performance electro-optic products, connecting customer needs, technical delivery, and commercial commitments.
Role type
Programme Manager
Builds
Integrated plans, milestones, budgets, and risk mitigation strategies for electro-optic product development and production transition.
Domain
Defence, aerospace, and commercial electro-optics/photonics
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
programme management, NPI lifecycle management, cross-functional team coordination, risk and issue management, budget and cost control, stakeholder management, bid and proposal support, change control
Preferred skills
defence/aerospace industry experience, precision manufacturing knowledge, MRP/ERP systems, APM or PRINCE2 certification, international supply chain management
Technologies
MRP/ERP, APM, PRINCE2
Responsibilities
Lead NPI programmes from bid through production readiness; create and maintain integrated plans and budgets; coordinate multi-disciplinary engineering and operations teams; manage risks, issues, and changes; manage customer and stakeholder interfaces; support bid planning and proposal development; manage commercial and financial performance; support transition to manufacture.
Seniority
Experienced, hands-on programme leadership
