Programme Assurance Coordinator

KBR, Inc.; Warrington; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR, Inc. is seeking a Programme Assurance Coordinator to support the Programme Assurance Lead across the PPP pipeline at Sellafield.

The role involves optimizing assurance activities, developing templates and guidance, and coordinating the assurance community of practice within PPP. The role requires collaboration with project teams to apply assurance standards, develop reports, and drive continuous improvement, with security clearance eligibility and UK work rights.

Qualifications

• Knowledge/experience in Projects, Programmes or Portfolios.
• Understanding of Assurance in a Project environment.
• Ability to create/maintain high-quality reports engaging stakeholders.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office to collate/analyse/report data.
• Excellent communicator with strong networks; support Programme Assurance Lead.
• Experience in supporting improvement activities and delivering benefits.
• Holds or eligible to apply for UK security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Supports the Programme Assurance Lead in optimising assurance activities across PPP.
• Develops templates, tools and guidance to standardise assurance across the Programme.
• Coordinates the assurance community of practice within PPP via forums and communications.
• Collaborates with Project Teams to guidance on assurance standards.
• Identifies opportunities for assurance improvements with Project Teams.
• Collates and analyses assurance data to drive improvements; monitors benefits delivery.
• Develops assurance reports for the Programme Assurance Lead.
• Supports development of assurance training/education packages.

Skills

Project knowledge

Assurance in projects

Report writing & stakeholder comms

Microsoft Office proficiency

Communication & networking

Benefits delivery improvement

UK security clearance eligibility

Job description

Programme Assurance Coordinator

The Programme and Project Partners (PPP) model was mobilised in 2019 with the purpose of transforming major project delivery at the Sellafield nuclear site.

The partnership is delivering a 20-year pipeline of major infrastructure projects to support the decommissioning of Sellafield and to create a clean and safe environment for future generations.

In delivering its pipeline of large-scale infrastructure projects, PPP is creating opportunities for its people, supply chain, economy and communities.

KBR’s rapidly growing nuclear team of teams is working at the forefront of the UK’s nuclear space on some of the most exciting new-build, defence and decommissioning programmes.

KBR was recently named a “Great Place to Work-Certified” company, an honour that underscores the company’s commitment to being a UK employer of choice for people who want to do work that matters.

The Programme Assurance Coordinator supports the Programme Assurance Lead in optimising assurance activities across the PPP Programme. The role holder is responsible for the collation and reporting of assurance information to enable data-driven decision making.

Based in Cumbria or Warrington

Key Responsibilities

• Supports the Programme Assurance Lead in the optimisation of assurance activities across PPP.
• Develops templates, tools and guidance to support standardisation of assurance across the Programme.
• Coordinates the assurance community of practice within PPP, through forums and regular communications.
• Works in collaboration with the Project Teams to provide guidance and support on assurance standards and expectations.
• Identifies opportunities for assurance improvements by integrating with the Project Teams.
• Collates and analyses assurance activity data to drive improvements and works with the PPP Benefits Lead to monitor benefits realisation.
• Develops assurance reports on behalf of the Programme Assurance Lead.
• Supports the development of assurance training and education packages

The Ideal Candidate

• The ideal candidate will have knowledge and experience of working in Projects, Programmes or Portfolios.
• They will have an understanding of Assurance in a Project environment.
• They will have the ability to create and maintain good quality reports that engage stakeholders.
• They are proficient in the use of Microsoft packages to collate, analyse and report data.
• They are an excellent communicator that can build strong networks and can work on behalf of the Programme Assurance Lead as required.
• They have experience of supporting improvement activities and delivering benefits.
• Holds or eligible to apply for UK security clearance.

Due to the nature of our work and security requirements, KBR does not offer sponsorship for this role. We can only consider applicants with the right to live and work in the United Kingdom

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