Job summary

Want to join a company a trusted and reputable company with a broad portfolio of capabilities across the Maritime domain?

Key skills required for this role

Project Management, Programme Management, Delivery, Engineering

Important

Project Management, Programme Management, Delivery, Engineering

Job description

Important: All applicants must be able to obtain Security Clearance *minimum 5 years UK residency*

Working: Possible Flexible and some remote working potentials. Routine UK and occasional overseas travel will be required.

Highlights:

• The company have a number of awards, most recently being named as an Award winner (Gold Award) in MoD Defence Employer Recognition Scheme!
• Consistent, strong order book spanning the next 10 - 15 years!
• Full company benefits, hybrid working and progression!
• Real opportunity to influence..

The Programme manager will be reporting to the Senior Director Programs within the Projects Department. The successful candidate will be responsible for the leadership of a team of Project Managers and the co-ordination of project management activity across several projects and programmes, taking a lead in bid activity. The successful candidate should possess a proven track record in successful delivery of complex projects.

As a Programme Manager you will successfully manage a portfolio of similar or related projects for a business stream, providing effective leadership of Project Managers to achieve customer requirements along with meeting the business goals of schedule, budget, deliveries, risk management, sales, margin, and winning new/follow on business.

Experienced needed:

• Experienced Programme Manager with a successful track record in setting up and executing full lifecycle product development.
• Educated to degree level in Business/Engineering
• Experience / exposure in the delivery of engineering programmes.
• Knowledge and practical experience of best practice in Project Management techniques.
• Previous experience of successfully leading and managing a team.
• Experience of the commercial elements of project management, including managing contracts and supporting bids & proposals.
• Ability to solve complex problems effectively, demonstrating a proactive approach.
• Ability to liaise with both internal and external customers and key stakeholders.
• Ability to make effective decisions under pressure and apply sound judgement at all times.
• Excellent leadership, delegation and teamwork skills.
• Excellent communication, influencing and persuading skills.
• High commercial and business awareness, customer focus and sales orientation
• PC and keyboard literate and working knowledge of project management tools, plus working knowledge of IFS or an equivalent ERP system.

Desirable:

• Maritime Domain experience is highly desirable
• APM Chartered Project Professional or equivalent qualification is desirable.
• A background in the Defence industry is desirable, particularly experience of working within SSRO regulations.

For full information, please get in touch!