Senior Programme Manager
Title: Senior Programme Manager
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Location: Sheffield
Salary: £80,000 + Benefits, Bonus
Were recruiting for a Senior Programme Manager for a growing manufacturing business in Sheffield, investing heavily in its future with a £60M programme of work.
This Senior Programme Manager role is a key hire for the business. Youll take full ownership of a major SAP implementation, working directly with the MD and senior leadership team to deliver a business-wide transformation.
If youre an experienced Senior Programme Manager, Programme Lead, or a strong Senior Project Manager ready to step up, this is a genuine opportunity to take control of a high-impact programme and progress into senior leadership.
What youll be doing as Senior Programme Manager:
- Lead the full SAP (ERP) implementation across the business
- Oversee multiple workstreams and keep all projects aligned
- Manage timelines, risks, and delivery across departments
- Act as the key link between IT, engineering, operations, and leadership
- Report directly to the MD and Board on progress and performance
- Identify issues early and take action to keep the programme on track
- Ensure projects are delivered safely, compliantly, and to plan
- Approve project scope and ensure clear objectives are set
- Drive engagement across the business during the transformation
- Manage the transition from project delivery into day-to-day operations
What were looking for in a Senior Programme Manager:
- Proven experience delivering large-scale projects or programmes
- Experience within manufacturing, engineering, or industrial environments
- Exposure to ERP / SAP implementations or business transformation projects
- Strong stakeholder management and ability to influence at all levels
- Experience managing multiple projects or workstreams at once
- Ability to report into senior leadership and communicate clearly
- Strong organisational skills and ability to manage pressure
- Background in capital projects or business improvement is beneficial
- Project management qualifications (PRINCE2, PMI, etc.) are advantageous
Why this Senior Programme Manager role stands out:
- Take full ownership of a major SAP implementation
- Direct exposure to the MD and senior leadership team
- Play a key role in a £60M investment programme
- Clear progression into the Senior Leadership Team
- High-autonomy role with real influence across the business
- Opportunity to move into leading major capex projects post-ERP
The opportunity:
This Senior Programme Manager role is ideal for someone looking to step into a business-critical position, take ownership of a major transformation, and progress into senior leadership. xkybehq
If youre a Senior Programme Manager, Programme Lead, or experienced Project Manager ready for that next step, this is a role where you can genuinely make an impact.