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Programme Director
Programme Director - ITM Power & Brightsmith
About the Role
Brightsmith are retained for a new Programme Director role with ITM Power.
ITM Power is searching for an exceptional Programme Director to lead the delivery of a transformational manufacturing programme that will shape the next phase of the global hydrogen economy. Supported by £86.5 million of government funding, including investment from Great British Energy and the UK Government, ITM plans to:
- Establish a new automated manufacturing capability in South Yorkshire.
- Speed up the commercialisation of Chronos, ITM’s next-generation PEM electrolyser stack.
The Programme Director will be pivotal in charting this journey, overseeing multiple intricate workstreams, such as manufacturing expansion, factory fit-out, automation deployment, advanced testing infrastructure, equipment installation, commissioning, and operational readiness—all while ensuring delivery is successfully executed within key timelines.
This is a uniquely pivotal opportunity: a programme intersecting advanced manufacturing, industrial automation, energy transition, and national energy infrastructure.
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Why This Opportunity Stands Out
✅ Lead one of Europe’s most strategically vital hydrogen manufacturing initiatives ✅ Drive the industrialisation of ITM Power’s next-gen Chronos electrolyser platform ✅ Oversee the creation of an entirely automated manufacturing line ✅ Join a company with 26 years of hydrogen innovation, expanding globally with major projects and customers ✅ Accelerate large-scale green hydrogen adoption ✅ Collaborate directly with ITM Power’s executive leadership, government stakeholders, strategic partners, and industry technology leaders ✅ Shape the future operating model of a leader in PEM electrolyser technology
The Role
Core Requirements
You must be a highly experienced Programme Director with a proven history of delivering complex capital programmes involving:
- Manufacturing facilities
- Automation systems
- Industrial infrastructure
- Advanced engineering systems
- Large-scale technology deployment
As the Programme Director, you will carry full ownership and accountability for:
- Programme governance
- Delivery strategy
- Budget management
- Schedule alignment
- Risk management
- Stakeholder engagement
- Successful operational handover
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Key Responsibilities
- Lead multiple interconnected capital projects from conception to execution
- Deliver factory fit-out, upgrades to infrastructure, and manufacturing readiness
- Oversee procurement, installation, and commissioning of advanced automated production systems
- Develop new testing and verification facilities to support next-gen product development
- Manage programme budgets, schedules, governance, and periodic executive reporting
- Lead multidisciplinary project teams, coordinating across procurement, engineering, testing, and logistics
- Coordinate with suppliers, contractors, system integrators, and technology partners
- Drive operational readiness and a seamless transition into manufacturing operations
- Enforce the highest standards of safety, quality, compliance, and programme control
For inquiries, please reach out to h.lowther@brightsmithgroup.com.
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