Programme Manager - Automotive (Permanent)

Programme Manager - Salary negotiable - Shropshire

Fantastic opportunity with award winning Automotive client

The Position:

The Postholder's duties will include high level management of a portfolio/programme of projects across the business, managing them in a co-ordinated way to obtain benefits and control not available from managing the projects individually where programmes may include elements of related work outside scope of the discrete projects in the program. The Postholder will also ensure projects within the programme are successfully delivered in line with agreed overall programme timescales and budgets.

The successful applicant will have extensive experience of programme/project management using a recognised methodology and with responsibility for overall programme delivery, risk management and budget. They will have experience of strategy definition, communications and stakeholder management, experience of managing a cross-discipline team and proven experience of problem-solving and influencing skills. The ability to work on their own initiative in all areas of work, be capable of making decisions within the remit of the programme and take personal responsibility for making things happen is also required for this role.


The Benefits:

*25 days annual leave plus statutory
*Free car parking
*Free life assurance
*Pension Scheme
*Excellent training & development
*Childcare Vouchers
*Non-contributory Health Cash Plan
*Liftshare Scheme
*Discounted gym membership

The Location: Shropshire

Skills and experience required:

*Extensive experience of programme/project management - using a recognised methodology - with responsibility for overall programme delivery, risk management and budget
*Able to work in a dynamic and fast-moving working environment.
*Experience of managing a cross-discipline team
*Experience of strategy definition, communications and stakeholder management
*Proven problem-solving and influencing skills
*Able to work on own initiative in all areas of work, be capable of making decisions within the remit of the programme and take personal responsibility for making things happen
*Able to project a confident, positive and assertive manner in dealing with clients and stakeholders
*Ability to be proactive and to think creatively
*Team player, with ability to build strong relationships with all staff
*Self-motivating and ability to work independently
*Experience of working within client facing project roles

** Only applications from people eligible to work in the UK will be considered. Unfortunately for this role we cannot offer sponsorship.**