Programme Manager

Programme Manager – Global Manufacturer

Location: Banbridge, with occasional UK and international travel

Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits

Contact: Conor O’Hagan

A market-leading manufacturer of high-performance solutions is seeking a Programme Manager to join its growing team in Banbridge. This is a key customer-facing role managing flagship programmes across the globe.

You’ll lead integrated project teams from programme award through to delivery, ensuring on-time, on-budget outcomes while maintaining the highest quality standards. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a visible, impactful role in a global manufacturing environment.

Top 3 Things to Know About This Role:

1. Customer-Facing Leadership – Act as the primary contact for major global projects.
2. Integrated Project Leadership – Lead cross-functional teams and drive performance through proven programme management tools and best practices.
3. Global Exposure – Represent the business internationally, with opportunities for travel and direct engagement with customers at a senior level.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the full programme lifecycle, from award to delivery
• Lead internal IPTs and develop effective relationships across departments
• Host and facilitate customer milestone meetings (onsite and virtual)
• Track budgets, manage risks, resolve conflicts, and maintain programme schedules
• Drive performance using established tools (P&L, Change Management, Risk Registers, etc.)
• Champion customer satisfaction and commercial success

What You’ll Bring:

Essential:

• Experience in project or programme management, ideally in a fast-paced or technical sector
• Excellent stakeholder, customer and team management skills
• Strong organisational and communication abilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach

Desirable:

• Manufacturing experience
• Background in budgeting or P&L management
• Familiarity with MRP/MPS systems
• Degree in Business, Engineering, or related field
• Project management certification (e.g., PRINCE2, APM)

Benefits Include:

• Competitive salary and performance bonus
• 33 days annual leave (increasing with service)
• Flexible working, health cash plan, cycle to work scheme
• Enhanced maternity/paternity pay & IVF support
• Generous pension, life assurance, and referral bonuses
• Strong focus on wellbeing, learning, and career progression

Ready to deliver exceptional programmes in a world-class engineering environment? Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion.

To apply in confidence, please send your CV or reach out directly for more information.

For further information, and to apply for this Programme Manager position or other Projects or engineering opportunities , please contact Conor O’Hagan or visit our Website.

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