Systems Programme Manager in Carlisle

Job DescriptionSystems Programme Manager£55,000 per annum25 days holidaysCompany pension schemeAnnual Bonus SchemeThe Lake DistrictOur client is the worlds leading supplier of machinery for the global can-making industry. Their high-speed machines can be found in plants around the world performing the value-added functions. In addition, they supply individual machines, they design, install and support. Located in Cumbria, UK, the company employs over 120 employees with a turnover exceeding £100m.ABOUT THE ROLE :Systems Programme Manager will Coordinate multipleglobalactivitiessimultaneously. Project planning and management procedures, practices, and techniques.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :The Systems Programme Manager will:CollaboratewithsalesteamtounderstandcustomerrequirementsReviewsalescontractsforprojectsasrequiredbyProject Director.Chairweeklyprojectsreview meeting with function leads.Manage coordinationoffinalizingspecifications .Develop and maintain detailed project schedules and timelines for global OEM projects. This position will proactively support the complete project life cycle (from order to shipment) ensuring timely, successful implementation of customer orders.Ensure projects are well planned and organized, including documenting milestone meetings to comply with ISO 9001 standards.Participate in cross-project planning to resolve conflicts with project priorities, resourcing, schedule, and scope.Communicate with customers in all stages of the project life cycle. Retrieve engineering requirements, meet buy off expectations and provide support with shipped equipment.Participatein conveying customerbuy-offandcustomer needs.Track project changes and produce updated schedules as agreed with Product Director, engineering, supply chain personnel, operations, and customers.Receive input from Product Director and Project Engineers to develop and maintainthe detailed schedules.TakeownershipandindependentactionstosolveproblemsimpactingprojectEvaluate existing project management practices and recommend improvements to project and program management practices.OverseeandtrainprojectCoordinatorsanddevelopandnurtureCoordinatorsskillsand abilities.AssistwithimplementationofProjectManagement software.Liaisewithmanagementatalllevelsofthe business.Answercustomers'questionsaboutproductsand availability.Statusofduebillscommunicatedto customers.Statusofprojectupdatescommunicatedto customers.Managing SharePoint system and having authority of our structure and system changesManaging resource allocations and balancing conflictsCapacity planning reporting for each functionDriving and managing standardisation of project schedules and task listDriving and developing IFS and other software related systems of work to improve efficiency across the projects and conveying departmentsOversee management of internal conveying build schedulesWHAT YOU WILL NEED TO SUCCEED:The Systems Programme Manager will have / experience and knowledge of:Bachelors degree in business management, Operations Management, Engineering, Marketing or Project Management .Minimumof2-5yearsofexperienceincanmakingindustryormachinebuildingindustryor equivalent combination of education and experience.Strong foundation in project planning and analysis, basic qualitative/quantitative evaluation is .ProficientinMicrosoft Project Word and Excel.Estimatedtravelis10-20%oras required.Role requires excellent communication andpresentationskills and the abilityto plan,Ability to influence change through communication and collaborationWHAT YOU CAN EXPECT IN RETURN:The client offers the Systems Programme Manager a competitive annual salary of £55,000, company pension, 25 days holidays plus bank holidays, discretionary annual bonus, etc.TPBN1_UKTJ