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:
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