Chief Programme Manager

4 weeks ago


Kidlington, United Kingdom Fortescue WAE Full time

Job Summary

Fortescue Zero is seeking a highly experienced Chief Programme Manager to lead the qualification campaign for the new Power System for the new T264 Battery Electric Truck. This is a critical role in achieving "Real Zero by 2030" across Fortescue.

Key Responsibilities

  • Establish and manage strong working relationships with customers, suppliers, and internal teams to ensure successful programme delivery.
  • Lead the setup and delivery of a large, global, complex qualification campaign, collaborating with Senior Project Managers and cross-functional teams.
  • Develop and implement qualification strategies, plans, and risk management processes to ensure programme success.
  • Manage programme budgets, EAC, ETC, and Actuals reporting, and oversee the creation of a rapid resolution team to resolve test incidents.
  • Define, create, and implement new processes to enable holistic programme success and contribute to the continuous improvement of Fortescue ZERO processes.

About You

We are looking for a highly experienced Programme Manager with a strong background in leading large, complex development programmes and engineering leadership through qualifications programmes. You should have experience in PMO leadership, hardware and software development, development and validation testing, volume production, and ISO26262 and ASPICE processes. You should also have a comprehensive engineering/technical background, experience in stakeholder management, and commercial leadership and negotiation skills.

What We Offer

Fortescue Zero offers a competitive salary, bonus scheme, Aviva Pension, Group Life Assurance, Group Income Protection, Electric Car Scheme, Health Cash Plan, Employee Assistance Programme, Private Medical Insurance, 26 days holiday plus public holidays, and the opportunity to purchase an additional 5 days per year. We also offer free on-site gym access and discounted national memberships.



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