Programme Manager – Customer & Commercial Location: Milton Keynes
Travel: North America (Quarterly)
Overview We are seeking an experienced Programme Manager – Customer & Commercial to lead the delivery of complex, high-value engineering programmes within a high-performance automotive or motorsport environment.
This role offers a unique combination of programme leadership, customer engagement, and commercial responsibility, with accountability for both successful delivery and overall programme performance.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the delivery of strategically important, cross-functional engineering programmes
Act as the primary point of contact for customers, building and maintaining strong relationships
Take ownership of programme financial performance, including budget control, forecasting, and margin management
Ensure effective risk, scope, and change management throughout the programme lifecycle
Coordinate and lead multi-disciplinary teams to deliver programme objectives
Drive high levels of customer satisfaction, supporting long-term partnerships and repeat business
Support business development activities, including bids, proposals, and strategic planningCandidate Profile
Proven experience operating at Programme Manager level within:
Motorsport, or
High-performance / niche automotive engineering
Strong commercial awareness, including experience managing programme budgets, costs, and contractual considerations
Demonstrated experience in customer-facing roles, ideally with international exposure
Ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams in complex environments
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skillsOpportunity
Work on technically advanced, high-value engineering programmes
Engage directly with international customers, including North America
Operate in a role with genuine ownership of delivery and commercial performance
Contribute to a business focused on engineering excellence and long-term customer partnerships