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Programme Manager
Every Aston Martin starts as an ambitious idea. Transforming that idea into a world-class vehicle requires more than engineering excellence. It requires leadership, strategic decision-making, and the ability to bring hundreds of moving parts together behind a single vision.
This is your opportunity to lead the programmes that turn vision into reality.
About the Role
As a Programme Manager, you'll take ownership of significant vehicle programmes, leading the delivery of complex cross-functional activities from early programme definition through to Start of Production. This is a highly visible leadership role with responsibility for programme delivery, financial performance, timing, quality, and risk across some of Aston Martin's most important product initiatives.
You'll be responsible for driving programme execution across Engineering, Design, Purchasing, Finance, Launch, Planning, and Manufacturing functions, ensuring priorities remain aligned and critical programme milestones are achieved. You'll lead teams, influence senior stakeholders, and make decisions that directly impact the successful delivery of future Aston Martin vehicles.
The scale of responsibility is significant—managing programmes with budgets of up to £100m, you'll oversee programme plans, resource allocation, risk management, change control, and financial performance while ensuring delivery against business objectives. You'll also lead and develop Project Leaders and Project Coordinators, creating the environment and direction needed for successful programme execution.
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What makes this opportunity particularly exciting is the breadth of influence it offers. One day you could be leading strategic programme reviews with senior leadership, the next driving critical decisions across engineering teams, resolving complex delivery challenges, or shaping recovery plans that keep major vehicle programmes on track.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage significant vehicle programmes from early definition through to Start of Production.
- Ensure alignment and execution of cross-functional activities.
- Oversee budgets of up to £100m.
- Manage programme plans, resource allocation, risk management, change control, and financial performance.
- Lead and develop Project Leaders and Project Coordinators.
Requirements
We're looking for an experienced programme leader with a track record of delivering complex vehicle or engineering programmes within an OEM or similarly demanding environment. You'll bring strong commercial awareness, technical credibility, and the ability to unite diverse teams behind a common objective. Most importantly, you'll be someone who thrives on ownership, accountability, and delivering results.
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What We Offer
- Opportunity to join an iconic luxury brand.
- Play a leading role in bringing future Aston Martin vehicles to life.
- Work alongside some of the industry's most talented professionals.
- Gain exposure to senior decision-makers.
- Help shape programmes that define the future of the brand.
About Us
Belong at Aston Martin
At Aston Martin, we believe that the stunning beauty, craftsmanship, and artistry that define our brand come from the diverse voices and talents of our extraordinary team.
We are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.
Your unique perspectives, shaped by your education, culture, ethnicity, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, abilities, and more, are what make us stronger and more innovative. We celebrate the richness of diversity and actively seek individuals who bring something new to the table.
If you require any accommodations or support during the application process, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re here to ensure that you can bring your best, in every way.
Let’s build something remarkable together.
The post holder will be required to comply with all policies and procedures issued by and on behalf of Aston Martin Lagonda Ltd.
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