Programme Manager

Your new company
A Top Company in NI! Recognised market leader known for ingenuity in the design and manufacture of premium products on a global scale. Their innovative design ranges provide top quality solutions worldwide. They would be renowned for having one of the best benefits packages on the market and one of the best places to work.

Your new role
The successful candidate will lead high profile programmes, acting as the first point of contact with some of the world's leading customers. As a Programme Manager you will work in a fast-paced environment focused on the delivery of high quality products on time and within budget. Manage and develop the relationship with the Customer and all stakeholders to enhance chances of success for the programme as well as for future business. Lead and develop an Integrated Project Team (IPT) from programme award through to delivery, facilitating effective decision making to ensure successful realisation of customer requirements. Build and maintain cross functional relationships within the business, leading to effective collaborative working. Ensuring Customer and Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) needs are met by working to a defined Programme Baseline Specification. Facilitate and host in-person milestone meetings with Customers and OEMs. Set up and manage internal and external meetings, virtual and in-person, ensuring critical information is logged and distributed and decisions are made on time to support the programme schedule. Implement effective conflict resolution while managing programme priorities. Manage programme Non-Recurring Cost (NRC) payments upon completion of programme milestones and also Recurring Cost (RC) budgets.
Flexible start and finish times as agreed with Manager but tend to be:
Mon - Thurs 8am - 4pm and Fri 1pm. 37.5 hr working week

What you'll need to succeed
Ideally you will have a Degree, but not essential. Prince 2 or similar projects qualification also desirable but not essential. You will have the ability to multi-task and operate in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment. Have excellent organisational skills. Excellent internal and external communication and presentation skills and ability to take initiative and work with minimum supervision. You will be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office.

What you'll get in return
* Competitive salary
* Annual bonus (linked to company performance)
* 33 days annual leave (Increase after 5 years' service)
* 37.5 hours per week
* Flexi time working
* £5,000 employee referral bonus
* Health cash plan
* Contributory Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme
* Holiday Purchase Scheme - Salary Sacrifice
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Life Assurance Scheme at x4 gross salary
* Competitive enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
* IVF & Assisted Conception Policy
* Women in Business Membership
* Wellbeing Initiatives
* Employee Recognition scheme
* Long Service Awards
* Local charity / sponsorship activities
* Dedicated employee parking
* Discounted Gym membership
* Learning and development opportunities
* Career progression

What you need to do now
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