Junior Program Manager

About the Role

Junior Program Manager at Multimatic will lead program management activities, ensuring projects meet schedule and budget, maintain stakeholder communication, and drive continuous improvement.

• Lead and manage project timing plans to ensure deliverables are achieved on time.
• Manage spending costs against project budget.
• Liaise with customers and support enquiries.
• Coordinate relevant project updates and information between stakeholders.
• Host regular customer project reviews.
• Track progress and implement necessary changes.
• Work closely with the MP&L team to ensure parts are received on time.
• Maintain up-to-date project documentation (specifications, schedules, part movement records).
• Support quality, productivity, and process improvement initiatives.
• Ensure all health and safety policies and procedures are maintained.
• Take photographs and video for internal and/or external job‑related correspondence, respecting usage restrictions.
• Handle sensitive and confidential information in compliance with data protection regulations.
• Maintain a clean, tidy working environment.

• Previous experience within a programmes department.
• Understanding of budgets, cost optimisation, and negotiation techniques.
• Proactive approach with a positive and professional attitude.
• In‑progress Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Business Management, Finance, Engineering, or Computer Science.
• Desired Project Management certification (PMP, CAPM, PRINCE), if in progress.
• Ability to handle multiple projects concurrently and meet deadlines.
• Capability to work self‑sufficiently as part of a larger team.
• Problem‑solving mentality.
• Comprehensive IT skills:
  Microsoft Excel essential; SAP desirable.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for liaising with stakeholders.
• Previous experience in a low‑volume manufacturing environment, preferably automotive.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to support business needs.
• Willingness to learn new skills and development ambition.

As part of our commitment to ensuring employment practices are fair, accessible, and inclusive of persons with disabilities, recruitment‑related accommodations for disabilities are available upon request throughout the recruitment and assessment process.

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