Site Programme Director

JOB- Site Programme Director
LOCATION- Cheshire
TERM- Permanent candidates only
SALARY- £90,000 - £100,000 per ann plus 30% bonus

 We are looking for a Site Programme Director on a permanent based in the Cheshire area with strong knowledge in the Aerospace and Defence industry that develops and manufactures high-tech bespoke industrial equipment.

The Site Programme Director will ideally have the following attributes:

Degree educated in Engineering or relevant industry
Qualified in Programme Management or equivalent industry
Excellent knowledge ERP/MRP systems
Competent in use of MS project or other project management tools
Natural communicator with ability to influence
Experience in direct dealings with customers and programmatic matters
Continuous Improvement, zero defect and customer focused mind-set
Good organisational and leadership skills
The Site Programme Director role will involve:

Produce programme schedule through MS project understanding technical requirements
Work with Engineering manager to define design activities and schedules
Work with the Procurement Manager to ensure materials and components are delivered within defined schedules. Perform 'make or buy' decisions.
Monitor, report and manage the project budget, identifying and taking actions to avoid any negative impact to the declared profit margin. This includes capturing any scope creep and working with the BD team to evaluate potential variations.
Chair internal technical meetings as needed to manage system requirements and technical solutions. Communicate directly with technical experts in various engineering fields - mechanical, electrical, and software.
Arrange various project reviews during project lifecycle.
Manage and mitigate risks through project lifecycle.
Be the customer liaison, reporting on project status, schedule, and risks. Communicate with the customer on technical matters, calling for support from experts as needed.
Occasional travel for project reviews on customer sites.

If you are interested in this position, please apply with an up to date CV as soon as possible, along with your availability and your salary expectation