Programme Manager

Turner & Townsend; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consultancy firm in Cambridge is seeking an experienced Programme Manager to lead life sciences programmes. The role requires strong management skills and a background in portfolio management. You will work collaboratively with clients to assure successful project delivery, emphasizing communication and digital solutions. A degree in a relevant field and significant experience are essential. The firm values a healthy work-life balance in a diverse environment.

Benefits

Flexible working environment

Opportunities for professional growth

Qualifications

• 5 years' experience leading and managing portfolios/programmes.
• Strong understanding of portfolio/programme management requirements.
• Proven ability in relevant management processes and systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the delivery of complex life sciences programmes.
• Develop effective relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Identify and secure new business opportunities.

Skills

Life sciences portfolio/programme management

Client relationship management

Excellent communication skills

Digital tools and solutions promotion

Education

Degree / Postgraduate qualification in a relevant field

Job description

Company Description

At Turner & Townsend we're passionate about making the difference. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realise their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society.

Every day we help our major global clients deliver ambitious and highly technical projects, in over 110 offices worldwide.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Programme Manager to join our Real Estate Programme Management team. You will be part of a mission-focused team, working on some of the most exciting and purposeful programmes and portfolios nationally and globally. You will work collaboratively with our clients, regulatory bodies, and other consultancies to help our clients realise their objectives.

We provide leadership at programme and portfolio level, creating the space for our private and public sector clients to deliver innovative, inclusive, and impactful solutions in the life sciences sector.

Our programmes cover work across the globe and offer exciting challenges and exposure to some of the most innovative schemes in the marketplace.

We are looking for people who have experience successfully leading the management of portfolios and/or programmes, preferably in life sciences, and who have the desire to support the growth of our business in a collaborative, fast‑paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the delivery of complex life sciences programmes and portfolios, ensuring that client objectives are met and that projects are delivered to time, cost, and quality standards
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with clients, stakeholders, and partners, and act as a trusted advisor and point of contact
• Identify and secure new business opportunities, and support the preparation and delivery of bids and proposals
• Contribute to the development and improvement of our portfolio and programme management products and services, and share best practices and lessons learned
• Embrace and promote the use of digital tools and solutions to enhance portfolio and programme delivery and performance

Qualifications

• 5 years' experience leading and managing portfolios/programmes, life sciences portfolio/programme management experience is a prerequisite
• Strong and current understanding of portfolio/programme management requirements and how it relates to life sciences
• Proven ability to work in relevant portfolio/programme management processes and systems
• Awareness/experience of a variety of methods of procurement and forms of contract
• Excellent communication skills, in person and written
• Degree / Postgraduate qualification in a relevant field
• Professional membership desirable

Additional Information

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.

We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work‑life balance.

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/

SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.