Programme Manager
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Programme Manager
Salary | : | £75000 - £80000 per annum |
Location | : | Surrey, South East, England |
Consultant | : | Adam King |
Telephone | : | 01202 204 094 |
: | adam@electusrecruitment.co.uk |
Lead Defence Programmes and Deliver Your Expertise
Are you a Programme Manager with a passion for leading complex projects from concept to successful delivery? A leading defence client is looking for a talented individual to join their team and take ownership of critical programmes.
In this pivotal role, you'll leverage your in-depth programme management expertise to drive success across the entire programme lifecycle. This means meticulous planning, resource allocation, and flawless execution – ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to exacting specifications.
Your Responsibilities:
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
The Client Values:
Security Clearance:
This role requires a sole UK passport holder (not dual nationality) who can obtain SC security clearance.
If you are a Programme Manager with a passion for the Defence industry and a proven track record of success, we encourage you to apply.
Are you a Programme Manager with a passion for leading complex projects from concept to successful delivery? A leading defence client is looking for a talented individual to join their team and take ownership of critical programmes.
In this pivotal role, you'll leverage your in-depth programme management expertise to drive success across the entire programme lifecycle. This means meticulous planning, resource allocation, and flawless execution – ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to exacting specifications.
Your Responsibilities:
- Oversee the management and leadership of engineering and defence programmes.
- Leverage your in-depth understanding of programme management methodologies to deliver complex projects.
- Drive programme success through meticulous planning, resource allocation, and execution.
- Develop comprehensive plans, specifications, and designs, ensuring all functional requirements are documented.
- Manage programme budgets and proactively monitor costs against project plans.
- Identify and mitigate programme risks, keeping stakeholders informed.
- Set clear goals for your team and ensure successful delivery of objectives and tasks.
- Foster strong relationships with team members, vendors, and partners.
- Compile progress reports, deliver presentations, and effectively communicate project updates to stakeholders.
- Utilise project management tools like MS Project to optimise resource planning.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
- A minimum of 5 years' experience in Programme Management and delivery of complex defence programmes.
- A proven track record of delivering projects on time, within budget, and to specification.
- A BSc/BEng or equivalent qualification in Engineering or a similar discipline (minimum 2:1).
- An Association of Project Management Qualification (APM) or similar project management certification.
- The ability to manage and prioritise multiple projects simultaneously.
The Client Values:
- A working knowledge of product design, development, manufacturing, and lifecycle processes (desired).
- Strong leadership and motivational skills.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution abilities.
- The ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team.
- A meticulous approach to detail and exceptional time management skills.
- The ability to travel occasionally for client site visits.
Security Clearance:
This role requires a sole UK passport holder (not dual nationality) who can obtain SC security clearance.
If you are a Programme Manager with a passion for the Defence industry and a proven track record of success, we encourage you to apply.