Programme Performance Lead

KBR; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company is seeking a Programme Performance Lead to manage the performance of a Major Works Programme. This hybrid role, based in Glasgow, involves overseeing financial management, reviewing programme reports, and engaging with stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have profound experience in programme governance, excellent communication skills, and must obtain SC clearance due to project sensitivities.

Qualifications

• Experience in programme management or governance management.
• Excellent engagement with stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong ability to present and communicate effectively.
• Organised with a proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Review monthly Programme Summary Reports for improvements.
• Lead review of programme baseline and milestones.
• Identify issues impacting the Major Works Programme.
• Manage finances of the programme through forecasting.
• Support the Programme Performance Manager in their role.

Skills

Programme management

Stakeholder management

Presentation skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Job description

Programme Performance Lead

Simply put, at KBR, we do things that matter.

Every day, our people work together to deliver solutions that are helping solve the great challenges and opportunities of our time, including climate change, national security, energy transition and security, cybersecurity, space exploration, and more.

This role will support the Infrastructure Programme Manager leading on the performance management of a Major Works Programme.

You will be responsible for managing the performance of the in-year Major Works Programme, including the review of the baseline & milestones and identifying project issues impacting at a programme level.

You will also be responsible for programme financial management including the Enabled Work Schedule CP, updating MWP forecasts, submit funding requirements and report on in-year commitments.

Key Tasks

• Review the monthly Programme Summary Report to identify areas for improvement, issues to be resolved, variances and comments.
• Lead on the review of the Major Works Programme baseline and milestones, including the tracking of the completion of projects.
• Identify and find solutions for issues which are impacting the Major Works Programme.
• Management of the finances of the Major Works Programme through forecasting, ABC bids and reporting.
• Management of the EWS CP finances through forecasting, BC Approvals, CP Approvals and reporting.
• Support the Programme Performance Manager in their role as support to the Programme Performance Lead.

Who Do We Need

• Programme management / governance management experience.
• Excellent stakeholder management and engagement at all levels.
• Strong presentation and communication skills.
• Organised with ability to work on own initiative and be proactive.

Location

The role is Hybrid where 3 days per week will be spent either in the office in Glasgow City Centre or the Client site in Helensburgh.

Security Requirements

SC Clearance. Due to the secure nature of this project, restrictions in relation to UK residency and nationality will apply.

Equal Opportunity Statement

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.