Wrightbus
Programme Leader
Programme Leader at Wrightbus, based in Ballymena, Northern Ireland. This is a permanent role.
- Pay
- Not given by the employer
- Hours and contract
- Permanent · On site
- Location
- Ballymena, Northern Ireland
- Closing date
- Sector
- Warehouse Logistics
Reference 620139387020778594
About the role
The Role:
- Own and manage one or more complex programmes comprising multiple projects aligned to business
- strategy.
- Define programme structure, governance, and delivery frameworks, ensuring alignment with company
- objectives.
- Ensure cumulative programme milestones, budgets, quality, and benefits are achieved.
- Provide leadership and direction to Programme Leaders and cross-functional teams.
- Coordinate activities across Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Sales, Aftermarket, and
- external partners.
- Chair programme governance forums, steering groups, and gate review meetings.
- Produce consolidated programme status reports, KPI dashboards, and risk summaries for Senior
- Leadership.
- Manage inter-project dependencies, prioritisation, and resource allocation.
- Own programme-level risk, issue, and change control processes.
- Ensure customer and stakeholder requirements are managed consistently across all projects.
- Support bid, tender, and quotation activities from a programme perspective.
- Drive resolution of complex technical, commercial, and operational challenges.
- Oversee benefits tracking and realisation throughout and beyond programme delivery.
- Conduct programme reviews and ensure lessons learned are embedded into future delivery.
- Support capability development, mentoring, and performance management of Programme Leaders.
- Work with strategic purchasing to align supplier capability with programme needs.
- Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, internal governance, and regulatory requirements.
The Requirements:
- HND in Engineering (or equivalent) or Diploma in Manufacturing / engineering
- Demonstrate a minimum of 3 years working experience as a project manager
- Experience in resource planning.
- Demonstratable experience in budget preparation and control.
- Experience working in a manufacturing environment
- Proficiency in preparing timelines, managing, and reporting on projects utilising MS Project / Excel.
The Benefits:
- Discretionary bonus
- Life Insurance
- Medicash scheme
- Discount with local businesses e.g. Galgorm Spa Resort and McAtamney’s.
- Free car parking
- Canteen
- Career progression
- Professional development
- Flexitime
Previous applicants need not apply.
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Reference: 620139387020778594 · Posted 38 minutes ago · Closes 8 Dec 2026 · Listed via Wrightbus
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