Head of Programme Management - Manufacturing Operations

What You'll Do... A technically adept and experienced Head of Programme Management is required to lead our programme activities for UK Operations, ensuring the timely delivery of complex industrialisation programmes, requirements and capabilities. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the Head of Programme Management will be responsible for:

• Lead the execution of multiple manufacturing projects, driving the industrialisation of advanced battery cell manufacturing technologies.
• The development and delivery of plans for move-in, installation and commissioning of manufacturing equipment, working cross-functionally to ensure alignment of all required functions, tools and processes.
• Work closely with engineering, capital delivery, quality, supply chain, automation and IT teams to drive process design changes, troubleshoot operational challenges, and develop root cause analyses for process failures.
• Develop a team of programme managers & engineers. Allocate resources efficiently to meet project deadlines, while maintaining stringent safety and environmental standards.
• Manage programme budgets related to equipment procurement, commissioning, and scale-up activities. Track capital expenditures (CapEx) and operational expenses (OpEx) to ensure financial efficiency while maintaining high process fidelity.

Who We Are... Agratas is a wholly owned subsidiary of Tata Sons. We will design, develop and manufacture high-quality, high-performance, sustainable batteries for the mobility and energy sectors. We are a scale-up business with a start-up mentality and the backing of a well-established parent company. The UK business headquarters is in the Midlands and we are currently building a battery manufacturing facility in Bridgwater, Somerset. What You'll Bring...

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or equivalent.
• Advanced certifications in programme management or manufacturing (e.g., PMP, Lean Six Sigma) are highly desirable.
• Extensive experience in leading and delivering complex, large-scale manufacturing programmes, preferably within high-tech or advanced engineering environments.
• Deep technical knowledge of battery cell manufacturing processes or comparable industries, with a solid grasp of the challenges and requirements of high-volume, automated production.
• Excellent background in fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing sectors such as Battery, Automotive, Aerospace, Food, FMCG, or Pharmaceutical.
• Demonstrated success in managing programmes with critical technical deliverables, ensuring on-time delivery, cost control, and performance outcomes.
• Proficient in programme and project management tools and methodologies, with a data-driven and structured approach to execution and reporting.
• Experience in leading start-up, scale-up, or greenfield projects, with the ability to thrive in ambiguous, evolving environments.

What You'll Get... As a new company, our reward scheme is constantly evolving. We continue to review the market to deliver a competitive benefits package, which currently includes private healthcare, car allowance, company bonus, enhanced parental leave policy and a cash allowance to boost your benefits. We are a flexible business that is committed to promoting work-life balance, partnering with Yulife to provide our team members with total wellbeing support. You’ll work in a rapidly scaling-up environment as a subsidiary of the multinational corporation, Tata Sons, to help build the UK’s biggest battery manufacturing facility and make your mark in a new organisation. Agratas is a place to be authentically you. At Agratas we strongly believe that people are at their best when they feel supported and happy in their workplace. To that end we continue to cultivate a diverse workforce which protects the individuality of each team member. We therefore warmly welcome applicants from any race, gender, sexuality, and ability. Should you have a preference in how your suitability is assessed for this role or require any reasonable adjustments please let the Talent Acquisition team know.