Group Programme Manager
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Group Programme Manager
Company: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Group PLC (trading as [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal])
Location: Dartford
Salary: Competitive rate
Job Type: Full-time, On-site
Experience Level: Mid-Senior level
About the Company
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is a trusted, multi-award-winning global market leader developing innovative vehicle safety systems for commercial vehicles and mobile machinery. Our cutting-edge solutions prevent collisions and save lives. Our company culture is defined by ACTION: Aspirational, Customer Centric, One Team, Innovate, Own It, Now.
Purpose of the Role
The Group OEM & Body Builder Programme Manager drives strategic partnerships, managing the full lifecycle of safety solutions products from concept to launch. Serves as primary contact bridging internal Group and subsidiary stakeholder teams with external OEM and Bodybuilder customers.
Key Responsibilities
- Relationship & Account Management: Cultivate high-level relationships with OEM partners.
- Programme Execution: Lead multiple programmes through gate board process.
- Business Development: Drive growth by identifying new OEM and Bodybuilder opportunities.
- Strategic Planning: Develop business plans for programme compliance.
- Cross-Functional Leadership: Coordinate engineering, commercial, operations, and procurement teams.
- Performance Monitoring: Use Power BI and CRM to track KPIs, manage budgets and forecasting.
- Change Management: Assess and approve change requests and lead commercial negotiations.
Person Specification
- Experience: Proven OEM account management, programme/project management, particularly in Automotive or Aerospace.
- Technical Knowledge: Deep understanding of engineering, manufacturing, and product development lifecycles.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in business or equivalent with 5+ years demonstrable commercial experience.
- Communication: Exceptional negotiation, presentation, and written/verbal skills.
- Leadership: Ability to lead cross-functional teams and work independently.
- Tools: Proficient in CRM/ERP systems (Business Central, Phocas, Microsoft Project, PLM, Monday.com).
- Decision-making, adaptability, organisational skills, attention to detail, and flexibility to work beyond normal hours when required.