Programme Manager (Manufacturing Execution System)- London

FDM is a global business and technology consultancy seeking a Programme Manager  to work for our client within the healthcare sector. This is initially a 12 month contract with very good prospects to extend and will be a hybrid role that will be based in London.

Our client is seeking a Senior Programme Manager to lead end-to-end delivery of the PAS-X programme through Design/Build and into SIT. You will be accountable for delivery across a 13-site upgrade and new-site deployments, leading a multi-workstream team, managing the systems integrator and vendor relationships, and owning delivery outcomes against scope, schedule and the c. £20M budget. You will operate at pace in a newly launched programme, setting the delivery structure and cadence, and representing the programme credibly at steering committee and executive level.

Key Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end delivery of the programme through the Design/Build phase and into SIT readiness for Q1 2027
• Lead and coordinate workstreams across the 13-site upgrade and new-site deployments, including a new international manufacturing site
• Manage vendor and systems integrator delivery, holding partners to account on scope, quality and milestones
• Own the integrated programme plan, deployment sequencing and critical path, working closely with the programme PMO
• Hold delivery accountability for the c. £20M budget: scope control, change management and benefits tracking
• Chair programme governance forums and present at steering committee, executive report-outs and funding release gates
• Own escalation and resolution of cross-workstream risks, issues and dependencies
• Build strong relationships with site leadership,  functional stakeholders and global technology teams across time zone

• Proven track record delivering large, multi-site technology or transformation programmes (c. £15-20M+), ideally within manufacturing, supply chain or a regulated environment
• Strong experience managing systems integrators and software vendors on enterprise delivery
• Demonstrable phase leadership through design, build and test cycles, including SIT planning and entry/exit criteria
• Commercial and financial acumen: budget ownership, change control and stage-gated funding models
• Gravitas and credibility at executive and steering committee level, with strong facilitation and communication skills
• Experience leading matrixed, multi-country teams and deployment rollouts across a site network
• Structured delivery approach with the flexibility to establish governance in a newly mobilised programme

Desirable

• Experience of MES, ERP or shop-floor systems programmes (PAS-X or Körber exposure a plus, not essential)
• Delivery experience in GxP or other regulated manufacturing environments
• Experience of greenfield site deployments or factory start-ups

FDM is an award-winning global leader in tech and business talent solutions, backed by more than 35 years of industry experience. We have centres across Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific, and a global workforce of over 2500 employees. FDM has shown exponential growth throughout the years, firmly establishing itself as an award-winning employer, currently listed on the FTSE4Good Index and as a 2026 Financial Times UK ‘Best Employer’. 

Diversity and Inclusion

FDM Group is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, provincial or local laws.

Why join us

• Career coaching, mentoring and access to upskilling throughout your entire FDM career
• Assignments with global companies and opportunities to work abroad
• Opportunity to re-skill and up-skill into new areas, develop non-linear career paths and build a skillset within your field
• Annual leave and work-place pension