Programme Manager

The Opportunity – Programme Manager

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About the role: 

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Programme Manager to join JCB and play a key role in delivering our ambitious growth and product development plans.

As a Programme Manager within our NPI (New Product Introduction) team, you’ll be responsible for leading the successful delivery of complex engineering programmes across Whole Machine, Powertrain and Legislative projects. Working at the centre of cross-functional teams, you’ll provide the leadership, governance and direction needed to ensure programmes are delivered on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards.

This is a high-profile position with significant exposure across the business, offering the opportunity to influence strategic product roadmaps, drive programme excellence and support the continued development of our project management capability.

What does this role involve day to day? 

• Leading NPI programmes from concept through to post-Gate 5b delivery, ensuring projects meet quality, cost and timing objectives.

• Managing programme governance, including planning, reporting, risk management, issue resolution and project controls.

• Leading and developing Project Managers while providing direction to cross-functional teams across Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Commercial and Finance.

• Supporting R&D budget planning, financial forecasting and the delivery of long-term product and technology roadmaps.

• Producing executive-level programme updates and coordinating international activities to ensure alignment across global teams and stakeholders.

• Driving collaboration and stakeholder engagement to achieve successful programme outcomes.

This will be suited to you if… 

• You have significant experience in Programme Management, Project Management or NPI leadership within an engineering or manufacturing environment.

• You have successfully delivered complex engineering programmes from concept through to production using structured project management methodologies and gated development processes.

• You are an effective leader who can motivate, influence and develop both direct reports and cross-functional teams.

• You have experience managing programme budgets, resources, risks and delivery plans within fast-paced, technically complex environments.

• You are confident presenting to and influencing senior leaders and executive stakeholders.

• You possess strong commercial awareness and understand the balance between quality, cost, timing and business objectives.

• You are highly organised, proactive and able to navigate ambiguity while maintaining focus on delivering results.

• You have excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build strong relationships across all levels of the business.

• You bring energy, resilience and drive, alongside a passion for delivering innovative products and achieving exceptional outcomes.

Above all, you'll be someone who thrives on leading challenging programmes, solving complex problems and bringing people together to deliver successful products that support JCB's future growth and success.

What happens next? 

Ordinarily, our Resourcing Team reviews and shortlists CVs. If shortlisted, you’ll speak to one of our Recruiters to discuss the role further. Our interview process usually consists of an initial team’s interview followed by an in-person interview. We’ll keep in touch throughout the process but if you have any questions, please get in touch at recruitment@jcb.com  

What’s in it for you? 

This is your chance to join a company that values expertise not only in rewards but also in real employee care. At JCB you don’t just get a competitive salary, 33 days’ holiday and access to our company pension—you can also use our onsite gym, in-house doctor and dentist. We have an ULEV car scheme available for our employees too. Then there’s the JCB Rewards Hub, which gives you discounts with high street retailers. Feel like biking to work? There’s our Cycle to Work Scheme. 

We value diversity and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. 

We’re committed to ensuring our recruitment process is fair and inclusive. If you face any accessibility challenges with your online application and require additional support, you have the option of speaking to a member of our Recruitment Team who can support you to complete an application in an alternative format. If you would benefit from this support, please email recruitment@jcb.com, and a member of the team will be in touch. 

Recruitment Agencies: JCB does not accept any speculative approaches to present candidates for advertised vacancies.