Programme Manager

Sapien are seeking a highly experienced Technical Programme Manager to lead complex engineering programmes within the gas turbine and turbomachinery sector for our client in the Derby area. This is a very senior technical leadership position requiring significant industry experience. The successful candidate must have: * Extensive gas turbine and/or turbomachinery experience * A proven track record in technical leadership * Experience leading complex engineering programmes * Experience managing multidisciplinary engineering teams Key Responsibilities * Lead complex engineering programmes from concept through to delivery. * Own programme scope, budget, schedule, resources, technical delivery and risk. * Lead multidisciplinary engineering teams of approximately 10–20 engineers. * Provide technical direction and decision-making based on strong gas turbine and turbomachinery knowledge. * Develop and manage Statements of Work (SOW), bids, cost models and technical proposals. * Lead systems engineering activities and ensure technical alignment across disciplines. * Manage programme scope, including identifying and bidding additional customer requirements. * Ensure engineering deliverables meet contractual, technical and programme requirements. * Monitor programme performance using Earned Value Management (EVM). * Work directly with customers and senior stakeholders to define requirements, resolve technical issues and communicate programme progress. Essential Experience * 15+ years' relevant engineering/programme experience, or equivalent industry experience. * Extensive gas turbine and/or turbomachinery experience * Previous experience in a senior technical leadership position * Proven experience leading complex engineering programmes from concept through to delivery. * Experience managing multidisciplinary engineering teams, ideally 10–20+ engineers. * Strong understanding of gas turbine architecture, turbomachinery design and the interaction between engine systems. * Ability to make independent technical and programme decisions at a senior leadership level. Qualifications * Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent experience. * Chartered Engineer status is desirable. * Formal programme/project management qualifications are advantageous