Programme Manager - Newry/ Dunleer - Up to €80,000

Silverwood Recruitment are delighted to be working with an industry leading International company as they seek to recruit a Programme Manager to focus on Development and Innovation.

The Programme Manager is required to lead all engineering development & innovation related activity in the R&D team in the delivery of the NPI project programme and the development of the competence centre within R&D and is responsible for supporting the Head of Development & Innovation to optimise and deliver the activity in the function, deliver the training and peer support to develop the Engineer competences identified, and support initiatives for the continuous development of the function, and demonstrating excellent competences in the team.

The responsibilities of the Programme Manager will include but not be limited to:

• Deliver programme of Development related activity for NPI and Value Improvement VI activity in full, to time and to cost to meet the agreed objectives and requirements of the R&D programme
• Deliver Programmes of agreed Innovation activity and defined projects in line with the objectives of the business
• Maintain a sound theoretical approach to technology and demonstrate practical application of engineering knowledge in planning and specifying activities and problem solving/solution evaluation
• Promote innovation and advancement in technology and participate in or specifies research and development
• Knowledge and understanding of regulations and standards related to area of competence and general awareness of regulations and standards in all areas
• Contribution to continuous improvement, ensuring ongoing review of technology, processes and outcomes and implementation of new initiatives.

The successful Programme Manager will meet the following criteria:

• Degree and or/professional qualification in relevant technical/engineering discipline or substantial hands-on operational experience in equivalent product development R&D/mechanical or industrial applications development field/appropriate general engineering environment
• Experience with LabVIEW, MATLAB, or equivalents
• You should have experience testing appliances such as, air conditioning, fridges, airspaces, heat pumps
• Experience Leading and mentoring of Engineers, up to date principles in technology, performance optimisation, validation and test methodology
• Knowledge and understanding of engineering principles in relevant technology and competence centre fields to fulfil the requirement of the role
• Strong background in product research and development, and continuous improvement, in a technical, or engineering or manufacturing discipline
• Excellent technical experience and advanced knowledge of own or professional discipline, and a working knowledge of other disciplines
• Experience and practitioner in effective planning and implementation of design activity
• Strong analytical and critical reasoning skills, with effective decision-making skills and implementation of solutions
• Team player with excellent communication and networking skills with strong drive, initiative, and self-motivation
• Ability to balance competing priorities, create focus and drive issues to completion

If you are an experienced Programme Manager seeking a challenging new role please contact Lois for more information on 00442838324654

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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £70,000.00-£80,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person