Hybrid Deputy Project Lead: Programme Integration

Mace; Norwich; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mace is seeking a deputy project lead to coordinate scheme-level delivery, connecting the trust, Directorates and wider programme to enable effective governance and informed decision-making. You will drive integration across scope, cost, risk and dependencies, managing risks, issues and change control while championing H2.0 design and industrialisation principles.

Hybrid working options are available, with opportunities to work across Trusts and partners on a major infrastructure capital

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in a relevant discipline (e.g. project management, construction, engineering, commercial).
• Professional project management qualification and/or membership (APM, PRINCE2 or equivalent).
• Proven experience working on large, complex capital programmes or major infrastructure schemes.
• Strong understanding of programme governance, assurance and reporting within regulated public-sector environments.
• Experience supporting the development and assurance of HMT Green Book-compliant business cases.

Responsibilities

• Managing scheme-level stakeholder engagement, governance and assurance.
• Driving collaborative relationships across Trusts, partners and alliances.
• Coordinating multidisciplinary teams, interfaces and scheme integration.
• Managing risks, issues, dependencies and change control processes.
• Providing evidence-based insights supporting informed governance decisions.
• Championing design and industrialisation principles.
• Coordinating operational readiness and continuous improvement.
• Supporting delivery of strategic outcomes and programme benefits.

Education

Degree-level qualification in a relevant discipline

APM/PRINCE2 or equivalent certification

Job description

Mace is seeking a deputy project lead to coordinate scheme-level delivery, connecting the trust, Directorates and wider programme to enable effective governance and informed decision-making. You will drive integration across scope, cost, risk and dependencies, managing risks, issues and change control while championing H2.0 design and industrialisation principles.

Hybrid working options are available, with opportunities to work across Trusts and partners on a major infrastructure capital