Programme Manager

AMPYR Solar Europe; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent solar energy firm in the UK is seeking an experienced Programme Manager to oversee multiple large-scale solar projects. The successful candidate will manage project goals and objectives, ensuring compliance with regulations and enhancing organizational performance. They will also foster collaboration across teams and develop relationships with stakeholders. Applicants must have at least 5 years of experience in project management within the solar energy sector, strong analytical skills, and the capacity to work in diverse international environments.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of proven experience in the UK solar energy industry.
• Strong negotiation and conflict-resolution skills.
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a program management plan.
• Ensure program goals and objectives are achieved.
• Facilitate communication between different departments.

Skills

Proven experience in programme or project management

Strong process orientation

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work in diverse environments

Analytical capabilities

Education

Degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Engineering or a relevant field

Tools

SmartSheet

Job description

The Programme Manager will be a member of ASE’s central PMO team. With focus on our UK projects, the Programme Manager will be overseeing multiple large-scale solar power projects, implementing processes, monitoring and reporting progress to the Head of PMO and CEO. With a focus on improving the organization’s overall performance, assist the team on ensuring that deliverables are completed on time, and real time information is readily available to internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Focusing on ASE’s UK business, work with the wider PMO team to improve and implement a program management plan that outlines the objectives, deliverables, timelines, and budget for the program.
• Ensure that program goals and objectives are achieved by overseeing the planning, implementation, and monitoring of multiple projects.
• Ensure projects are compliant with good engineering practices, company policies, procedures, governance, regulations and codes.
• Work collaboratively with stakeholders to identify risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Develop and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Together with the PMO team, conduct evaluations of program effectiveness and implement improvements as necessary.
• Facilitate communication between different departments and service.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Assess and manage changes to the program scope, schedule, and resources, ensuring that changes align with program objectives.
• Assist the ASE UK Managing Director with supervising the team’s adherence to the program and schedule.
• Provide leadership to the UK’s project managers and teams, fostering a collaborative and productive environment.
• Track and measure the benefits delivered by the program, ensuring they align with the original objectives.

Requirements

• Degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Engineering or a relevant field
• Minimum of 5 years of proven experience in programme or project management within the UK solar energy industry.
• Strong process orientation and a proactive, problem-solving approach.
• Ability to work effectively in a diverse and international environment.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Awareness of relevant regulations, standards, and compliance requirements, with the ability to review and interpret legal documents.
• Excellent interpersonal and teamworking skills with the ability to build good relationships with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong analytical capabilities with the ability to identify, assess, and mitigate risks.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• Experience using programme management tools and software; prior experience with SmartSheet is an advantage.
• Solid understanding of budgeting, forecasting, and expense monitoring.
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally.
• Fluency in spoken and written English
• Ability to align programme objectives with the organisation’s overall strategy while maintaining attention to detail.
• Capacity to anticipate future challenges and opportunities, planning proactively to ensure long-term programme success.