Programme Manager (IO)

At Dyson we are encouraged to think differently, challenge convention and be unafraid to make mistakes. We’re creative, collaborative, practical and enthusiastic. 

Dyson offers a unique opportunity for skilled individuals to invent, design and develop market leading products for the global market. By working in our world class research, design and development (RDD) department, these professionals have the opportunity to work alongside leading technical specialists and highly motivated creative people to create products which fulfil our vision of being truly different and better than our competitors.

About the role 

• Accountable for programme management activities to enable delivery of all projects on cost/spec and time to meet the growth ambitions.

• Lead global, cross functional teams to ensure communication and collaboration; resolve conflicts and lead solutions in a highly complex environment.

• Effective management, coaching and development of the programme management team. Highlight future potential and build a strong succession plan.

• Manage the resource demand and allocation of the headcount using resource management tools.

About you

• Hold, or demonstrate an understanding of, formal project management qualifications (such as APMP/PMI).

• Degree in Engineering, Project Management or can demonstrate equivalent experience. If not from a technical background, the candidate should be able to demonstrate experience of working in highly technical environments.

• 7 + years in managing large/complex project and/or managing a programme of project delivery.

• Experience of working at a programme level, whereby resource/cost/time decisions need to be made across projects, that drive the maximum benefit.

• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, including Microsoft Project.

• Excellent project management capabilities

• Ability to use these project management skills in innovative ways and remain flexible as the role develops.

• Strong communicator: ability to listen and convey complex issues concisely and accurately.

• Excellent interpersonal skills: ability to build productive working relationships and influence others.

• Excellent analytical skills: the ability to assess problems thoroughly and drive logical conclusions

• Confident; comfortable interacting with senior executives without diluting unpleasant news or well-reasoned analysis.