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Programme Manager at Wrightbus

Position Programme Manager
Posted 22 May 2026
Expired 21 Jun 2026
Company Wrightbus
Location Ballymena | GB
Job Type Full Time

Job Description:

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Job type: Permanent
Location: Wrightbus
Closing date: Tuesday 02 Jun 2026 08:00
The Role:

  • Manage assigned projects or workstreams within a larger programme, aligned to agreed objectives
  • and plans.
  • Support the Programme Manager in the planning, execution, and delivery of programme activities.
  • Deliver agreed milestones to schedule, budget, and quality targets.
  • Coordinate cross-functional activities across Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Sales,
  • Aftermarket, and other stakeholders as required.
  • Act as the primary point of contact for day-to-day delivery issues within allocated scope.
  • Prepare and maintain project plans, schedules, actions, and status updates.
  • Produce regular project-level reports covering progress, risks, issues, and changes for review by the
  • Programme Manager.
  • Identify, manage, and escalate risks, issues, and dependencies in line with programme governance
  • processes.
  • Support programme governance activities, including gate reviews, design reviews, and customer
  • meetings where required.
  • Manage change requests within delegated authority and escalate where programme-level approval is
  • required.
  • Ensure customer and stakeholder requirements are understood and addressed within assigned scope.
  • Support bid, tender, and quotation activities by providing project-level input where requested.
  • Assist in resolving technical, operational, and delivery challenges with support from senior team
  • members.
  • Capture lessons learned and contribute to continuous improvement of programme delivery practices.
  • Work closely with the Programme Manager to ensure alignment with overall programme priorities and
  • interdependencies.
  • Engage with suppliers and internal functions to support delivery requirements within delegated
  • responsibility.
  • Ensure adherence to ISO 9001, internal governance frameworks, and relevant regulatory
  • requirements
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 environmen
  • 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
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Job Info:

  • Company: Wrightbus
  • Position: Programme Manager
  • Work Location: Ballymena
  • Country: GB

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