685 Program Management jobs in the United Kingdom

About the job

We are TXP. We help businesses and organisations move forward, at pace and at scale. We believe in the transformative power of combining technology and people. By providing consulting expertise, development services and resourcing, we work closely with organisations to solve their most complex business problems.

Our work transforms organisations – and we take that responsibility seriously. We focus on success, pursue excellence and take ownership of everything we do.

But achieving that level of performance requires an inclusive and supportive working environment. We believe in the power of technology and people, and we help everyone here to succeed. At TXP, you can multiply your potential.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and strategically minded PMO Manager to lead and evolve our Project Management Office within a fast-paced technology business. This role will work closely with the Head of Project Management to build and maintain high-quality management information (MI), drive data-led decision-making, and ensure consistent project governance across the Technology & Transformation Portfolio.

You will be responsible for overseeing project reporting, portfolio tracking, and performance analytics, ensuring that leadership has clear visibility of delivery progress, risks, and opportunities. You will play a key role in embedding best practices, supporting delivery teams, and enabling continuous improvement across the portfolio.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Own and evolve project and portfolio reporting, dashboards, and management information (MI)
• Partner with the Head of Project Management to define PMO standards, tools, and governance
• Track performance, risks, milestones, and financials across active projects
• Provide insights that drive decision-making at senior levels
• Support project managers with compliance, reporting, and continuous improvement
• Facilitate steering committees, portfolio reviews, and reporting cycles
• Maintain central repositories of templates, tools, and documentation

What We’re Looking For

• Proven PMO experience in a technology consultancy or service integrator environment
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail - you know how to build dashboards that matter
• Proficiency in Power BI, Excel, Smartsheet, Jira, Confluence or similar tools
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Familiarity with Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid delivery models
• A proactive, adaptable mindset with a passion for continuous improvement

What Success Looks Like

• Leadership has clear visibility of delivery progress, risks, and opportunities
• Project teams feel supported and empowered by PMO processes
• MI and reporting are trusted, timely, and drive better outcomes

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays).
• An additional day of paid leave for your birthday (or Christmas eve).
• Salary sacrifice, matched employer contributed pension (4%).
• Life assurance (3x).
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Private medical insurance through our partner Aviva.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Corporate eye-care vouchers.
• Access to an independent financial advisor.
• 2 x social value days per year to give back to local communities.

Grow with us:

Work on exciting new projects.

If you want to avoid getting stuck with the mundane, you’re in the right place. We work in many sectors with fantastic clients, so you’ll always be working on something exciting and challenging.

Career growth – we’ve got you!

We recognise that you might have a career path planned out and you might need some support to help you move forward. We’re here to support you and make the most out of your time with us, through challenging work, opportunities to grow and learning and development opportunities.

Be part of the TXP growth journey.

We are a high growth, fast paced environment. We currently have 200+ employees and work with clients across the UK. Joining TXP means you’ll be part of that.

• Manage programs involving cross-functional teams, focusing on launching new products and services
• Focuses on the operational processes and systems that support product development and launch.
• Implement processes and methodologies to reduce operational costs for projects and services
• Woking with Productivity and Quality Data Analysis and Reporting.
• Strong task master (Organization, planning and execution) and People Manager skills.
• Familiarity with product management principles, product development methodologies (Agile) and relevant tools
• Develop and Manage End-to-end technical product solution, drive and influence cross functional teams to deliver.
• Manage cross functional programs and program stakeholders.
• Identify and mitigate risks.
• Build strong Knowledge base and training platform to effectively run program.
• Drive the architectural design for partner systems and define the processes for engagement with technical partners
• Work across research processes to scale new businesses for a large number of partners
• Good understanding of running multiple high intensity operations involving task scheduling and human operations.
• Optional: Knowledge/Experience in Robotics product Management.

• Manage programs involving cross-functional teams, focusing on launching new products and services
• Focuses on the operational processes and systems that support product development and launch.
• Implement processes and methodologies to reduce operational costs for projects and services
• Woking with Productivity and Quality Data Analysis and Reporting.
• Strong task master (Organization, planning and execution) and People Manager skills.
• Familiarity with product management principles, product development methodologies (Agile) and relevant tools
• Develop and Manage End-to-end technical product solution, drive and influence cross functional teams to deliver.
• Manage cross functional programs and program stakeholders.
• Identify and mitigate risks.
• Build strong Knowledge base and training platform to effectively run program.
• Drive the architectural design for partner systems and define the processes for engagement with technical partners
• Work across research processes to scale new businesses for a large number of partners
• Good understanding of running multiple high intensity operations involving task scheduling and human operations.
• Optional: Knowledge/Experience in Robotics product Management.

Who will you be working with?

We are seeking an experienced PMO Coordinator to join our team at the LH Group (a Division of Wabtec UK Ltd) based in Burton on Trent. we support our customers through maintenance and operation optimisation with customised solutions for spare parts, repair, and overhaul activities on existing trains.

Role: PMO Coordinator

Salary: £Competitive

Location: Hybrid/Burton on Trent, Staffordshire, (DE13 8EN)

Hours: Monday to Thursday 08:00 to 16:30pm and Friday 08:00am to 13:00pm, 37 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time

How will you make a difference?

You will play a key role in strengthening project delivery and governance across the UK Group. By developing and implementing standardised tools and processes, they will enable consistent execution of projects aligned with customer milestones and business objectives. Acting as a central interface between project teams and senior leadership, they will drive performance visibility, support strategic decision-making, and ensure alignment across functions.

What will your typical day look like?

• Conduct in-depth data analysis across all project packs to assess performance and identify trends
• Provide centralised reporting on project status, highlighting risks and opportunities
• Investigate contract margin declines by analysing labour, material costs, and recovery plans
• Evaluate the effectiveness of recovery actions and identify gaps or missed elements
• Collaborate with Project Managers to ensure financial and operational alignment
• Translate complex data into actionable insights to support decision-making

What do we want to know about you?

• Degree in business or engineering is desirable
• Proven project management experience
• Strong business acumen and numeracy skills
• Proficient IT skills, especially in Microsoft Excel
• Highly organised with the ability to manage workload efficiently
• Able to work independently and collaboratively within a team

If you don’t have all the above criteria don’t worry, we would still like to hear from you as we live our values always put people first, and strive to expand what is possible.

Apply today!

Legal authorisation to work in the UK is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

*Please note that we do not accept agency candidate submissions without a formalised agreement with Wabtec Talent Acquisition. If you are an agency/third party Recruiter and have not been engaged by Wabtec for this search, we do not owe you a fee if you submit a candidate to the applicant tracking system that is ultimately hired.

Who are we?

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for freight and transit rail as well as the mining, marine, and industrial markets. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation, and Faiveley Transport, the company has grown to become One Wabtec, with unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems.

Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress and unlocks our customers’ potential by delivering innovative and lasting transportation solutions that move and improve the world. We are lifelong learners obsessed with making things better to drive exceptional results. Wabtec has approximately 27K employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit our website to learn more!

Our Commitment to Embrace Diversity:

Wabtec is a global company that invests not just in our products, but also our people by embracing diversity and inclusion. We care about our relationships with our employees and take pride in celebrating the variety of experiences, expertise, and backgrounds that bring us together. At Wabtec, we aspire to create a place where we all belong and where diversity is welcomed and appreciated.

To fulfill that commitment, we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity, and inclusion. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We have created a space where everyone is given the opportunity to contribute based on their individual experiences and perspectives and recognize that these differences and diverse perspectives make us better.

We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences, and styles… People like you! Wabtec Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or protected Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

As Head of Program Management you know how to bring order to complexity, you’re used to keeping plates spinning across multiple projects, teams, and targets.

You spot risks before they arise, bring clarity to chaos, and keep the wider business aligned without anyone needing to ask.

This is about long-term planning, leadership, organisation, calm control, setting up an environment that works, not just for one team or site, but across the whole business.

You’ll be joining a global manufacturing company as their Head of Program Management with operations across the UK, US and beyond.

Their products are engineered to the highest standards and are relied upon in the most safety-critical environments. Quality matters here. So does collaboration and delivery.

As Head of Program Management you’ll lead a small but capable team, reporting into the MD.

This is a strategic leadership role and is part of the Senior Leadership Team.

You’ll oversee the delivery of major programmes, from new product introduction through to capital investment and operational transformation.

You’ll set the governance frameworks, lead stakeholder engagement, and make sure everyone from engineers to execs stays focused on what matters most and lead teams to successful completion of projects.

What do you need?

• Proven cross functional experience leading major programmes in manufacturing, engineering, or industrial settings

• Experience of management of P&L

• Successfully led and coached cross-functional teams to achieve strategic goals

• Track record of delivering measurable improvements in manufacturing performance and financial results

• Confidence dealing with stakeholders at all levels, including board

• A calm, strategic approach. You know when to push and when to pause

• Experience of programme governance and resource management

• A mindset focused on continuous improvement

You’ll be based in the West Midlands.

We are interested to see applications from a broad scope of people, therefore we havent put a salary on this one.

The package is competitive depending on experience, along with benefits and the opportunity to make a real mark being part of the Senior Leadership Team.

If you’re looking for a senior role where you can genuinely influence outcomes and take ownership of large-scale programme success, this could be the one.

If you are interested in having an initial conversation and have a strong background in all areas of a manufacturing & engineering business please reach out.

Marshall Harmony have been engaged exclusively on this program management opportunity and you will not be approached by any 3rd parties regarding this.

Our client, a leading energy provider dedicated to delivering innovative and sustainable energy solutions, is seeking a PMO Analyst to join their New Build Team. Their mission is to help create a cleaner, more efficient energy future.

In this role, the PMO Analyst will be instrumental in identifying potential risks, providing clarity on key issues, and supporting the development of effective solutions. This is an initial three-month contract with the possibility of extension. The position is full-time (37 hours per week) and offers a hybrid working model, requiring one to two days per week onsite for collaboration.

Accountabilities:

• Provide solutions to property developers on energy initiatives, such as EV chargers and solar panels.
• Analyse operational processes and partnerships with developers to align products with strategic goals.
• Take minutes during strategy meetings and ensure accurate documentation.
• Identify and assess risks and issues, ensuring they are clearly communicated and tracked.
• Maintain RAID logs and manage tasks within Asana.
• Follow up on outstanding issues to ensure effective resolutions are implemented.
• Support risk management activities, including mitigation planning.
• Conduct data analysis to evaluate risks and their potential impact.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Strong attention to detail with a problem-solving mindset.
• Experience managing stakeholders at mid to senior levels.
• Proven expertise in data analysis.
• Proficiency with project management tools such as Asana or Trello.
• Experience using data analysis tools.
• Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to work proactively.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.

Please note:

Should your application be successful, and you are offered the role, a few pre-employment checks need to be carried out before your appointment can be confirmed. Any assignment offer with our client will be subject to a satisfactory checking report from the Disclosure Barring Service.

This vacancy is being advertised by Rullion Ltd acting as an employment business.

Since 1978, Rullion has been securing exceptional candidates for a range of clients; from large well-known brands to SMEs and start-ups. As a family-owned business, Rullion’s approach is credible and honest, focused on building long-lasting relationships with both clients and candidates.

We celebrate and support diversity and are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.