Programme Manager – SME Group (111278-0226)

University of Warwick - WMG

Location:	Coventry, University of Warwick
Salary:	£58,225 to £67,468 per annum.
Hours:	Full Time
Contract Type:	Fixed-Term/Contract

Placed On: 13th February 2026

Closes: 25th February 2026

Job Ref: 3819

About the Role

Informal Queries

For informal queries, please contact Paul Milne, SME Group Deputy Director.

Flexible Working

We will consider applications for employment on a part-time or other flexible working basis (e.g. job share), despite the position being advertised as full-time.

Are you ready for a new challenge and to help transform UK manufacturing? Can you help to lead our highly talented multidisciplinary team of engineers and business experts to help small manufacturers make big changes?

WMG has an opportunity for an experienced Programme Manager, to lead a portfolio of projects within WMG’s SME Group that support UK manufacturing SMEs to adopt technology, new thinking and innovation to boost their future competitiveness and make more in the UK. The delivery of a mission-based strategy consists of multiple projects, ranging from contracts with individual SMEs, to regional, and national, government funded programmes.

The successful candidate will have proven project management abilities as well as management experience both in industrial and research (University) environments. You will need to have excellent people management and communication skills, as well as the proven ability to manage customer relationships, as well as oversee efficient and compliant operational practices to deliver successful projects and outcomes. You will be supported by and expected to lead, a dedicated team of project management professionals within the groups’ Project Management Office (PMO) to manage projects and operational activities (including recruitment) within the SME Group.

About You

The successful candidate will have proven project management abilities as well as management experience both in industrial and research (University) environments. You will need to have excellent people management and communication skills, as well as the proven ability to manage customer relationships, as well as oversee efficient and compliant operational practices to deliver successful projects and outcomes.

You will be supported by and expected to lead, a dedicated team of project management professionals within the groups’ Project Management Office (PMO) to manage projects and operational activities (including recruitment) within the SME Group.

Full details of the duties and selection criteria for this role can be found in the vacancy advert on the University of Warwick's jobs pages. You will be routed to this when you click on the 'Apply' button.

CLOSING DEADLINE: Wednesday, 25th February 2025 at 11:55pm (UK Time).