Programme Performance Lead

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

Job summary

A leading infrastructure solutions company in Glasgow is seeking a Programme Manager to oversee the performance management of a Major Works Programme. The role includes managing programme finances, reviewing project baselines, and identifying issues impacting project delivery. Candidates should have experience in programme governance, excellent stakeholder management skills, and the ability to work independently. This is a hybrid position requiring some on-site presence in Glasgow.

Qualifications

• Experience in programme management or governance.
• Skilled in stakeholder engagement at all levels.
• Strong communication and presentation capabilities.
• Ability to work independently and proactively.

Responsibilities

• Manage performance of the Major Works Programme.
• Review the monthly Programme Summary Report for improvements.
• Lead the review of programme baseline and milestones.
• Report on programme finances and commitments.

Skills

Programme management

Stakeholder management

Presentation skills

Proactive initiative

Job description

Overview

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 and 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, submitting funding requirements and reporting 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 We Need / Qualifications

• 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.

Legal and Diversity

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.