Join us as a Senior Programme Manager.
At Peregrine, we're always seeking Specialist Talent that have the ideal mix of skills, experience, and attitude, to place with our vast array of clients. From Business Analysts in large government organisations to Software Developers in the private sector – we are always in search of the best talent to place, now.
How Specialist Talent Works:
At Peregrine, we find the best talent for our clients. As a permanent employee of Peregrine, with access to all our standard benefits, you will be deployed across our portfolio of clients as a specialist consultant, working on a wide array of complex projects across multiple industries.
The Role:
Accountable for the management of a portfolio of complex Defence development programmes that deliver the right solution whilst ensuring schedule and budget adherence are maintained, in order to deliver business objectives. You will identify and deliver technologies and capabilities to support growth and scale of the C&I business area into UK Defence accounts. You are responsible for ensuring accurate and consistent reporting of the programmes to keep senior management, stakeholders and customer fully informed in all areas. This role will manage change to ensure programme and portfolio objectives are achieved.
Responsibilities:
Your main day to day responsibilities will be:
* Lead and direct a diverse, multi-function matrix team to win and deliver all phases of the programme development lifecycle. Instil a 'Programme Excellence' mind-set, developing and coaching teams as required
* Be the key interface to the external customer and senior stakeholders, managing and maintaining the relationship to ensure delivery of programmes and a high level of customer satisfaction.
* Establish and be accountable for delivery of key programme milestones, plans, resources, schedules, and budgets in accordance with delegated authority.
* Produce product roadmaps and associated business cases for investment approval decisions.
* Manage the preparation and negotiation of bids, contracts, subcontracts and contract changes.
* Identify and manage programme and portfolio risks and issues, identifying, agreeing and implementing appropriate solutions.
* Lead programme management reviews and meetings as required
* Support the Account Lead in developing and growing a professional and engaged team
* Understand and apply all policies, processes and procedures around compliance and governance
Skills & Experience:
You'll have a demonstrable passion for delivery with the following skills or proven experience in:
* Proven leadership experience of complex Defence programme management, including change management
* Successful delivery of development and in service programmes for complex / high value / long term projects and services, including transition into service.
* Strong communication skills & experience to influence senior internal & external stakeholders
* Able to translate & present complex technical concepts to management & customers
* Expert in the application of recognized bid, project, programme, portfolio and service management frameworks eg Shipley, PMI, APM, MSP, Prince II, ITIL, including earned value management techniques.
* Competent in the use of MS office including MS project or other industry recognized project scheduling tools.
* Expert in risk and opportunity management.
* Experience of successfully managing large & complex programmes into UK MOD departments.
About us:
At Peregrine, we see beyond the immediate and look to the horizon. We build lasting, meaningful partnerships with our clients, and deliver flexible solutions for every resourcing need, both now and in the future. Together, we help our clients to engage, develop and harness the skills they need to achieve and grow the workforce they want. We have a range of benefits you will receive alongside your salary.
Our culture:
At Peregrine we embrace fresh ideas, and we love learning fast. Our solutions are trusted and established, so we have the confidence of knowing we have a solid foundation. We rely on openness and honesty, and we're always ready to help each other out. And we believe that our work can benefit society – whether it's finding the digital talent of the future or being a driver for social mobility.
Our commitment to diversity:
At Peregrine, we're proudly committed to championing diversity and inclusion, with company-wide initiatives to drive greater social mobility and reduce our environmental impact. Our teams represent a huge breadth of cultures, languages, and ethnicities, and over 20 different nationalities. We also employ candidates from a range of educational and socioeconomic backgrounds. Our partnerships with numerous charities ensure that we can stay well-informed and continue to improve our practices for the future. It reflects in the way we recruit for our clients as we assist them in becoming more diverse.