Defence Programme PMO Lead

Mace; England; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Hybrid working

Medical health cover

Life insurance

Income protection insurance

Pension scheme

Discretionary annual salary reviews

Family friendly policies

22 days annual leave + 2 Mace days + 3

additional day leave for every 2 years

Job summary

Mace combines construction expertise with consultancy to unlock potential in every person or project and redefine the boundaries of ambition. Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey.

We are looking to appoint a Programme Services Lead to join our Defence team in Cumbria, supporting the delivery of a high-profile and highly regulated Air Defence programme of national importance.

Qualifications

• Experience leading PMO, Programme Services or Programme Management functions within complex programmes.
• Strong understanding of programme governance, reporting, planning and assurance processes.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication and facilitation skills.
• Experience supporting large‑scale Defence, Aerospace, Infrastructure or similarly regulated programmes.
• Experience managing programme risks, issues, actions and performance reporting.
• Degree qualified or equivalent professional experience in programme management.
• Current SC clearance or eligibility and willingness to obtain and maintain UK Security Clearance (SC).

Responsibilities

• Managing the delivery of programme management services across the programme.
• Managing governance frameworks, reporting cycles and programme assurance activities.
• Coordinating programme planning, scheduling and performance reporting processes.
• Maintaining oversight of programme risks, issues, actions and dependencies.
• Supporting senior stakeholders with programme information, decision‑making and governance requirements.
• Ensuring consistency of programme management standards, processes and controls.
• Facilitating collaboration across project teams, suppliers and client stakeholders.
• Driving continuous improvement across programme services, reporting and governance activities.
• Supporting programme mobilisation, transition and readiness activities.
• Building strong relationships across the Integrated Client Team to ensure successful programme outcomes.

Skills

PMO leadership

Governance and reporting

Stakeholder management

Defence sector experience

Programme risk management

Education

Degree in programme management

Job description

Mace combines construction expertise with consultancy to unlock potential in every person or project and redefine the boundaries of ambition. Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey.

We are looking to appoint a Programme Services Lead to join our Defence team in Cumbria, supporting the delivery of a high-profile and highly regulated Air Defence programme of national importance.