Programme Manager
Rugeley
Join a market-leading organisation at the forefront of delivering dominance in the maritime domain. Engineering solutions provides critical operational advantages to defence customers worldwide.
Our client is seeking an experienced Programme Manager to join our team in Rugeley, you will be responsible for successfully managing a portfolio of projects, providing effective leadership to achieve customer requirements and business goals.
Key Responsibilities:
* Manage a portfolio of projects, providing effective leadership to Project Managers to achieve customer requirements and business goals.
* Communicate effectively with senior management, team members, and peers to establish a common understanding of programme performance and plan for successful programme execution.
* Work closely with the Program Finance team to meet key financial objectives and ensure clear and accurate financial reporting.
* Prioritise, coordinate, and plan project portfolio activities to achieve all agreed business objectives and delivery milestones.
* Provide an escalation route for project issues, risks, and key decisions.
* Lead the preparation of bids, including the provision of accurate cost and schedule information.
* Provide oversight and governance to ensure effective project planning, programme execution, evaluation, and management of project risks.
* Monitor the team by communicating a shared vision, providing direction, setting goals, and mentoring.
* Liaise with other functional leads within the business to enable strong cross-functional communication and joint decision-making.
* Support the Supply Chain team in identification, management, and development of key subcontracts and suppliers.
Qualifications / Skills Required:
* Experienced Programme Manager with a successful track record in setting up and executing full lifecycle product development.
* Degree level education in Business/Engineering.
* Knowledge and practical experience of best practice in Project Management techniques.
* Previous experience within a comparable role within a similar industry.
* Previous experience of successfully leading and managing a team.
* Experience of the commercial elements of project management, including managing contracts and supporting bids & proposals.
* High commercial and business awareness, customer focus, and sales orientation.
* APM Chartered Project Professional or equivalent qualification is desirable.
* Experience of managing multi-disciplined projects with a focus on systems engineering and integration is highly desirable.
* Background in the Defence industry is desirable, particularly experience of working within SSRO regulations.
If this role is of interest please apply with your CV today!