Atlas Copco Group
Programme Manager - NPI

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As a Programme Manager - NPI, your mission is to be accountable for the successful delivery of assigned Programme(s) within the wider NPI Organisation. The role translates divisional portfolio priorities into executable programmes, ensuring predictable delivery of scope, schedule, cost, quality, and risk in line with the Product Commercialisation Process (PCP). The Programme Manager operates within the prioritisation, funding, and governance framework defined by the business and leads Project teams to deliver business outcomes. You will report to the Head of R&D.
- Own the delivery of the NPI programme in alignment with divisional strategy and portfolio priorities
- Act as the primary execution interface between the Product Management, Head of R&D Portfolio and other Functional Leads
- Act as final integrator for cross functional, across multiple entities depending on project and programme ensuring alignment and driving projects and programme forward
- Translate portfolio priorities into executable programmes and approved projects
- Allocate resources across projects and resolve cross-project conflicts
- Own programme-level performance management including schedule, cost, risk, and quality
- Ensure consistent application, governance, and continuous improvement of the Product Commercialisation Process (PCP)
- Lead escalation to divisional governance forums where delivery is at risk.
- Predictable delivery of NPI programmes aligned to business priorities.
- On-time, on-budget delivery to agreed performance and quality targets.
- Accountable for BU-level NPI programme execution.
- Operates within portfolio strategy, funding, and prioritisation set by the Head of R&D Portfolio.
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- Degree-level qualification in Engineering, Science, or equivalent relevant discipline.
- Extensive experience leading complex NPI programmes in a global engineering or manufacturing environment.
- Strong understanding of product development, PCP governance, and portfolio management.
- Demonstrated experience managing multiple projects and cross-functional teams concurrently.
- Flexibility to travel to multiple locations nationally and internationally on a regular basis.
- Strong leadership, influencing, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to balance strategic context with execution focus.
- Excellent communication, Influencing and escalation skills across all organizational levels.
- Programme and project management certification (desirable).


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This role offers a hybrid working arrangement, allowing you to split your time between working remotely and being on-site at our office in Bristol, United Kingdom (GB).
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