Head of Programme Delivery & Performance

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.; Bristol; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence contractor is seeking a Head of Programme Delivery and Performance in Bristol. In this role, you will oversee the delivery of maritime programmes, manage portfolio leads, and act as a senior point of contact for customers. Applicants should possess strong leadership skills, experience in complex programme governance, and relevant APM qualifications. This position offers a collaborative working environment and various employee benefits.

Benefits

25 days holiday per year

Private medical insurance

Pension scheme with employer contribution

Life Assurance

Flexible health care options

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering major programmes in defence or aerospace.
• Strong management of cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of complex programme governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery portfolio and project management teams.
• Serve as senior customer-facing contact for delivery issues.
• Own internal programme performance metrics.

Skills

Leadership

Earned Value Management

Risk Management

Programme Governance

Education

APM PMQ or ChPP

APM qualifications

Job description

Overview

Reporting directly to the L3Harris Maritime UK Managing Director, the Head of Programme Delivery & Performance will be accountable for the delivery of contracted Warship, Submarine and Autonomy programmes, ensuring customer commitments are executed to time, cost and quality. You will be the senior programme leader in the Maritime UK organisation and the senior point of contact for UK and international customers. You will drive internal performance measurement and reporting, including chairing Programme Management Reviews, to ensure strategic objectives and financial targets are achieved. You will provide leadership of the Maritime UK Programme Management function, supporting the ongoing development of the Project and Programme Managers, and working with the PMX team to ensure qualifications and training plans are in place. You will deputise for the Managing Director as required.

Responsibilities

• Leadership and line management of the delivery portfolio leads, and by extension the project and programme managers assigned to the delivery portfolios.
• Senior customer-facing point of escalation for delivery programmes.
• Ownership of internal programme performance metrics, working with the PMX team to deliver quality reports into the business, including supporting senior corporate reviews.
• Work with the Business Development team to ensure opportunities will be viable once on contract.
• Be a member of the Maritime UK Leadership Team, acting as the Managing Director's delegate as required.
• Collaborate with other functional leaders to ensure consistency of reporting and programme management methodologies.

Qualifications

• APM PMQ or ChPP would be advantageous.
• APM (or equivalent international body) qualifications or training in EVM and Risk Management would be advantageous.
• Previous experience of delivering major programmes in defence, aerospace, or similar complex engineering environments.
• Strong leadership experience, including managing cross-functional teams.
• Good knowledge of complex programme governance and assurance, risk and opportunity management and operating within a formal financial reporting structure.
• Good knowledge and previous experience of working with Earned Value Management.

Context and About L3Harris UK

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers' mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

Job Title: Head of Programme Delivery and Performance

Job Location: Bristol

Job ID: 29021

From 11 UK sites, our team of nearly 1,000 people delivers unique capabilities across space, air, land, sea and cyber for military, security and commercial customers across the UK and worldwide. L3Harris in Bristol is our headquarters for our Maritime UK businesses which provides warship automation systems through control and simulation solutions that are in service on Albion Class Landing Platform Docks and Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers. More systems are being developed and delivered for Type 26 and Type 31 frigates. We have additional Maritime UK sites across Burgess Hill, Barrow-In-Furness and Portchester. Together, we are powering the Royal Navy's adoption of autonomous surface vehicle technology as well as delivering autonomous capability to UK ports, harbours and offshore energy service providers.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday per year (plus bank holidays), increasing with long service and with the opportunity to buy/sell up to 5 days
• Private medical insurance with optional family cover
• Pension scheme of up to 7% employer contribution
• Life Assurance 4x salary (flexible up to 10x)
• Group income protection
• Flexible opt-in extras such as a health care cash plan, dental insurance, gym membership, critical illness cover and cycle to work scheme
• Employee assistance program providing mental health and wellbeing support
• Professional membership reimbursement (discretionary)