Programme Manager

Morson Talent; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Programme Manager to oversee critical facility improvement projects in Devonport. This senior role involves leading teams and collaborating with stakeholders to achieve strategic outcomes. Applicants should have extensive project lifecycle experience and relevant qualifications in Engineering or Project Management. Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Experience in full project lifecycle management.
• Ability to manage and lead cross-functional teams.
• Experience on Nuclear Licence Sites is highly advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and report on critical facility improvement projects.
• Lead project teams and manage stakeholder interfaces.
• Establish and maintain governance arrangements for programme delivery.

Skills

Team leadership

Programme delivery

Stakeholder management

Continuous improvement

Education

Chartered or working towards Chartership in Engineering

Minimum NVQ Level 4 in Engineering or Business

APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ)

Job description

Overview

Morson Talent are currently seeking multiple Capital Portfolio Facilities Programme Managers to join our prestigious client based out of Devonport, Plymouth, on a contracting basis.

Department Direction

Capital Portfolio Project Delivery is a part of the Capital Portfolio Directorate and delivers programmes of work across the Devonport Site. Our mission is to safely deliver world class facilities in support of the UKs fleet of operational Nuclear Submarines, Warships and disposal programme.

Main Purpose of Role

The Programme Manager is accountable for the delivery, control and reporting of a programme of critical facility improvement projects in support of our clients strategic outcomes. They will lead a team of project professionals and work closely with stakeholders across the site including the Production teams, Plant Management, Engineering, Design Authority, Technical Authority, Safety, Quality and Operations and Maintenance teams to ensure work is prioritised and delivered to meet internal and external customer demands.

This is a senior, accountable role within the Capital Portfolio and the successful candidate will have regular engagement with senior stakeholders across the client and the customer organisation. High performance and results will be achieved through strong team leadership, good programme controls and building collaborative relationships with key stakeholders.

To execute the role and associated responsibilities, the post holder will need to have knowledge and experience in the following disciplines but not be limited to:

• Lead and performance manage an integrated project delivery team that works together to define, plan, monitor and control the successful delivery of the programme.
• Understand various programme delivery processes and use a flexible approach to extract the best performance and key information from each of the project team.
• Manage Customer and stakeholder interfaces and demands
• Establish and maintain governance arrangements for the delivery of the programme, defining clear roles, responsibilities and accountabilities
• Plan and monitor the programme; and submission of regular monthly performance reports and escalation of issues.
• Focus on continuous improvement of team, process and delivery enablers to drive improved delivery
• Promote and abide by the department and company principles
• Carry out any other duties as and when necessary to meet the varying demands of the business and satisfy customer needs

Knowledge and Experience

The post is ideally suited to an experienced Senior Project Manager or an experienced Facilities / Plant Manger who desires to develop their career within Project Management. Applicants should be able to demonstrate:

• Full project lifecycle experience
• Worked on projects of varying products, services and lifecycle phases.
• Awareness of various contracting methodologies
• Cross functional awareness of lifecycle requirements for supporting functions
• Application of core project management techniques
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders
• Experience of programme delivery on a Nuclear Licence Site

Qualifications

• Chartered or working towards Chartership in Engineering, Project Management or a technical discipline
• Minimum NVQ Level 4 in an engineering discipline, technical discipline, Business qualification (BTEC HNC in management minimum), Project Management or demonstrable work experience
• APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ) or equivalent qualification in project management
• Desirable to have APM Risk Management Level 2 or equivalent

If this is of interest please apply today, or alternatively contact Oliver Beaumont directly for further information on (phone number removed) or (url removed)