Hybrid Defence Programmes Coordinator — Data-Driven PM

Ultra Electronics Group; Maidenhead; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Bonus

Private Medical

25 days holiday

Pension

Life Insurance

Flexible hours

Cycle to work

Will writing

Job summary

Ultra Intelligence & Communications Cyber (UK) seeks a proactive Programme Coordinator to join the Programme Discipline, split 50/50 between projects and governance. Based in Maidenhead with hybrid working, you’ll support resource management and data analysis while upholding security clearance requirements.

You’ll assist project managers with schedules, budgets, and documentation, ensuring timely delivery and effective stakeholder communication across programmes.

Qualifications

• Analytical approach to resource spreadsheets and bottlenecks.
• Strong attention to detail in governance and compliance.
• Clear, assertive communication with busy project managers.
• Proficient use of Excel and standard project tools.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate monthly resource management with department heads.
• Analyse data to support SLT decisions and updates.
• Keep the Business Management System up to date.
• Support internal and external project audits.
• Maintain project schedules and timely deliverables.
• Coordinate resources to ensure timely execution.
• Organise regular meetings and track actions.
• Maintain project documentation per processes.
• Identify risks and issues, implement resolutions.
• Monitor budgets and address cost concerns with PMs.
• Manage change requests and communicate scope changes.

Skills

Data literacy

Attention to detail

Communication & stakeholder management

Core tools mastery

Security clearance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

MS Project

Job description

Ultra Intelligence & Communications Cyber (UK) seeks a proactive Programme Coordinator to join the Programme Discipline, split 50/50 between projects and governance. Based in Maidenhead with hybrid working, you’ll support resource management and data analysis while upholding security clearance requirements.

You’ll assist project managers with schedules, budgets, and documentation, ensuring timely delivery and effective stakeholder communication across programmes.