Senior Programme Manager

AtkinsRéalis; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis in the United Kingdom (Glasgow region) is seeking a Senior Programme Manager to lead career-defining initiatives and drive strategic growth. You will provide programme-level leadership across multiple projects, ensuring alignment to client objectives and expected outcomes.

You will establish governance, manage risks and dependencies, and build strong relationships with senior stakeholders. The role involves coordinating multidisciplinary teams, shaping bids, and contributing to

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead and manage multi-project delivery.
• Strong governance, PMO and controls understanding.
• Experience in client-facing programme delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of complex programmes or portfolios aligned to client outcomes.
• Establish governance, assurance and reporting frameworks.
• Manage risks, issues, dependencies and performance.
• Build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders and clients.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and delivery partners.

Skills

Strong stakeholder management

Effective communication

Commercial awareness

Leadership of multi-disciplinary teams

Client-facing delivery

Education

APM

MSP

PRINCE2

Tools

Microsoft Office

Power BI

Job description

• Join us to leverage your extensive Senior Programme Manager experience to lead career defining initiatives
• And, as a key driver in our strategic growth, you’ll be valued for your contributions, finding genuine enjoyment in a dynamic, supportive environment
• You’ll be integral to our diverse and talented team, influencing key sectors and service streams. Join us and make a difference to the planet and its people
• Lead the successful delivery of complex programmes or portfolios, ensuring alignment to client objectives and intended outcomes
• Provide programme-level leadership across multiple projects, driving integrated and consistent delivery
• Establish and maintain robust governance, assurance and reporting frameworks
• Manage programme risks, issues, dependencies and performance to enable informed decision-making
• Build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders, acting as a key point of contact and advisor
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and delivery partners to achieve programme objectives
• Ensure delivery to agreed scope, schedule, cost and quality parameters
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of programme management approaches, tools and standards
• Develop and maintain a strong market presence within the region, building relationships across clients, partners and industry networks
• Identify and convert opportunities for growth within existing and new client accounts, supporting business development and account strategies
• Lead and contribute to bids, proposals and work-winning activities, helping secure future programmes and long-term client partnerships

Strong regional industry network and market presence, with an ability to build trusted relationships across clients, partners and industry stakeholdersEffective communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and conciselyCommercial awareness, including experience managing budgets, tracking performance and supporting delivery outcomesProven ability to lead and manage delivery through multidisciplinary and often matrixed teamsConfident use of Microsoft Office and Power BIDemonstrable experience delivering complex programmes or portfolios in a client-facing environmentStrong analytical and problem-solving capability, able to navigate complexity and ambiguityExcellent stakeholder management skills, with confidence engaging senior clients and partners and managing key client accountsRelevant professional qualifications or accreditation (e.g. APM, MSP, PRINCE2 or equivalent), or working towardsConfidence representing the business externally through client meetings, industry events, thought leadership and networking activitiesStrong understanding of programme management principles, including governance, PMO and controlsCommercially minded, with the ability to identify opportunities, shape client requirements and contribute to winning strategic commissions