Programme Manager

Programme Manager
You will join us as a Programme Manager and will manage multiple product programmes across several functions with a specific focus on managing senior stakeholders through the project lifecycle. Responsible for managing all aspects of programme with a focus on creating and defining programme plans, scope, detailed deliverables and timelines, tracking cross functional teams progress against schedule with necessary changes and mitigating risk.
Programme Manager Responsibilities:

• Create and deliver programme workplans and revise as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements
• Identify resources and assign responsibilities.
• Manage day-to-day operational aspects of the programme(s). Working closely with our ODM and engineering functions to understand/track the development phase activities. The role will involve working closely with all the other core functions (such as marketing, operations, sales, products, finance) to strike a balance between operational and commercial needs of the business.
• Ensure programme documents are complete, current, and appropriately stored.
• Work closely with relevant stakeholders to ensure effective and efficient implementation of the programme(s)
• Works with functional heads to define and document questions and liaise with business via email, messenger or phone to get new requirements and explain feasibility.
• Submits programme status reports to senior stakeholders, reviews and plans for risk and anticipates and reacts to change.
• Understands basic revenue models and P/L and meets financial objectives by forecasting requirements, preparing an annual budget, scheduling expenditures, analysing variances and initiating corrective actions.

Programme Manager Requirements:

• Mandarin (Chinese) language skills are a ‘must’ as you will be working with the teams based in mainland China and Taiwan. Alternatively, a basic understanding of the language (reading, speaking) would be considered.
• Prior experience working within the telecommunications sector is desirable.
• Experience in Programme Management with PRINCE2/PMP methodologies (desirable but not essential), ideally minimum 3 years programme management experience.
• Strong communication skills and must be able to manage upwards with senior stakeholders.
• Previous experience working in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Hands-on with an ability to see the bigger picture, must have strategic mind-set, while great in detail.
• Ability to foster teamwork and good inter-departmental relationships.
• Must be dynamic with strong problem solving and partnership management skills.

Sounds interesting?
If you think you’d be a good fit for this role then we would love to hear from you!
About Bullitt Group:
Working at Bullitt is exciting, challenging and incredibly rewarding! We have a decade’s worth of experience partnering with some of the world’s biggest brands, helping these global brands extend their product portfolios into new categories, particularly in the connected devices market.
Since our formation in 2009, Bullitt Group has designed, manufactured and distributed millions of mobile phones, audio products, other connected devices and related peripherals to more than 70 countries across the globe.
We design, manufacture, market and sell products under license for our brand partners. We are the global licensee for Cat (Caterpillar Inc.) and Land Rover for mobile phones and related peripherals.
Our Head Office is in Reading, UK with additional office locations in Taipei (Taiwan), Shenzhen (China) and employees across Europe and the USA.
Location: Reading, UK
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Salary: Competitive
Benefits: You’ll be part of a team who work hard and have fun together, generous holiday allowance (25 days, plus an extra day off for your birthday), contributory pension scheme (4% contribution), life assurance and family medical insurance, family friendly policies, generous sick pay and flexible working.
You may have experience of the following: Senior Programme Manager, Senior Project Manager, Programme Manager, Programme Management, Manager, Project Management, Manufacturing, Telecommunications, PRINCE2, PMP, Mandarin Speaking, etc.
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