Programme Manager (Manufacturing Execution System)- London

FDM is a global business and technology consultancy seeking a Programme Manager to work for our client within the healthcare sector. This is initially a 12 month contract with very good prospects to extend and will be a hybrid role that will be based in London.

Our client is seeking a Senior Programme Manager to lead end-to-end delivery of the PAS-X programme through Design/Build and into SIT. You will be accountable for delivery across a 13-site upgrade and new-site deployments, leading a multi-workstream team, managing the systems integrator and vendor relationships, and owning delivery outcomes against scope, schedule and the c. £20M budget. You will operate at pace in a newly launched programme, setting the delivery structure and cadence, and representing the programme credibly at steering committee and executive level.

Key Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end delivery of the programme through the Design/Build phase and into SIT readiness for Q1 2027
• Lead and coordinate workstreams across the 13-site upgrade and new-site deployments, including a new international manufacturing site
• Manage vendor and systems integrator delivery, holding partners to account on scope, quality and milestones
• Own the integrated programme plan, deployment sequencing and critical path, working closely with the programme PMO
• Hold delivery accountability for the c. £20M budget: scope control, change management and benefits tracking
• Chair programme governance forums and present at steering committee, executive report-outs and funding release gates
• Own escalation and resolution of cross-workstream risks, issues and dependencies
• Build strong relationships with site leadership, functional stakeholders and global technology teams across time zone