Programme Manager

2 months ago

Poole, United Kingdom Sunseeker International Ltd Full time

About Sunseeker International

Sunseeker founders dreamt of building a new kind of yacht. Breaking boundaries in early design, we’ve revolutionised the motor yacht industry since our conception in 1967. We've always set our sights on the top of the ladder, using our passion and drive to trailblaze with innovation and energy.

Technical and design excellence is fundamental to the very fabric of being a leading yacht manufacturer. Expert hands and extraordinary attention to detail. Passed from generation to generation, these are the most valuable skills required to make a Sunseeker.

In an era of digital production and automated assembly, we stay committed to creating hand-built, hand-finished boats. With a workforce of c.2000 Team Members, the hustle and bustle of our Shipyards and workforce creates a place like no other. With long serving employees and over 150 apprentices in training, our Sunseeker family gives a true reflection of our local community.

Who we are seeking

We are now recruiting for a Programme Manager to join the Sunseeker family in Poole. As the Programme Manager, you will ensure ensure the successful management and delivery of the assigned projects and programmes as part of the strategy product road map in line with quality, cost and delivery targets. Ultimately leading to an improved Sunseeker International business profitability.

Example responsibilities include

  • Act as Programme Manager, focusing on delivery of assigned projects and programmes as part of the road map
  • Total ownership and accountability for delivery of the assigned programmes and projects in line with quality, cost and delivery
  • Support budgetary forecasting of the road map
  • Manage project team via departmental leads through a strong matrix organisation
  • Support competitive product strategy initiatives
  • Ensure all assigned projects are executed in line with PMO process
  • Support activities related to the efficiency of the PMO process and associated tools
  • To work with Training and Human Resources to support staff that would benefit from further development, enhancing staff knowledge and retention
  • Effective management of the team from recruitment, induction, day to day management, appraisals, any formal processes, and staff well-being

To be considered you'll need

  • Degree qualified in an engineering or manufacturing discipline or substantial capability in this field
  • Boat and yacht product knowledge and/or experience of highly engineered, bespoke luxury products (highly regarded)Significant Project/Programme management experience gained within a manufacturing industry
  • Project management process driven, ability to create and track to plans
  • Microsoft Project or similar experience
  • Teamwork, understanding others, leading by example, organisational awareness, influencing, drive for achievement, initiative, flexibility. Perseverance
  • Respectful and ethical outlook

Why join the Sunseeker family?

With 7 miles of golden sandy beaches, flanked on both sides by the New Forest National Park and the Jurassic Coastline - working in Poole for a genuinely premiere international brand offers the successful candidate the opportunity to truly live the dream.

Alongside the opportunity to make a unique contribution to the manufacture of our remarkable products, Sunseeker International offers a comprehensive employee benefits package which exceeds the usual benefits expected from a sophisticated manufacturing organisation;

  • A generous company pension scheme - 6% employer contribution
  • Employee Referral Scheme with financial rewards
  • Private medical insurance, including baby bonus and Digital GP (after two years)
  • Dental insurance (after two years)
  • Annual leave increases with continued service
  • Health Assured EAP, offering counselling, advice, and guidance from day one
  • Trained Mental Health First Aiders on every site
  • Medical Appointment and Compassionate Leave
  • Welcoming of retained emergency service personnel
  • Death in service scheme (£)
  • Employee representation forum
  • Employee discounts with a wide range of third party businesses (up to 30% off)


Are you ready to Seek More?

Please note, we are unable to accept your application by email or paper to register your interest, please click ‘Apply’ below before the closing date.


We are not currently seeking third party recruitment support. Agencies are encouraged to please not send speculative applications and approaches.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the advertised closing date without notice subject to business needs.

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