Defence Programme Manager

2 months ago

Romsey, United Kingdom Roke Full time
About Us
Built over a 60-year heritage, Roke offers specialist knowledge in sensors, communications, cyber, and AI and ML. We change the way organisations think and act - through dynamic insights from the analysis of multiple layers of data. We take care of the innovative, technical stuff that keeps everyone safe - that's our mission, passion, and motivation.
Joining a team united by purpose and ambition, you'll be at the heart of an exciting growth journey: having doubled in size over the last 4 years, we intend to double our headcount by 2027.
At Roke, every individual counts. We push technical boundaries, together. We re-invest in product innovation, and we empower our people to make a difference.
We are a friendly and flexible team with a culture of 'time, trust and freedom'. The role may give the opportunity to work from any of our offices or from home as necessary and we will consider flexible working arrangements. Having a diverse workforce is a key priority for us and is critical to our success. We pride ourselves on listening to each other's aspirations and are accommodating wherever possible.
About the Role
Army Headquarters and the Land ISTAR programme are a key customer and partner for Roke. In this newly created role, you will report into the Assistant Director of the Integrated Solutions Delivery Unit. You will lead a multi-disciplinary project team, engaging across the team, customer, industry partners, and the wider Roke business.
You will manage and co-ordinate programmatic activities across the constituent projects within the programme, lead the interface to and work with the existing PMO and maintain effective control, maintaining adherence to the programme's performance baseline.
Key Responsibilities
Lead a multi-disciplinary programme team, delivering programme outcomes to the customers satisfaction.
Lead on engagements with internal and external suppliers and customers, demonstrating an ability to influence stakeholders.
Develop, manage and maintain key programme artefacts.
Lead on schedule, cost, risk, change management activities and reporting.
Effectively manage resources to ensure timely delivery.
Prepare programme status reports for Assistant Director and other stakeholders.
Resolve issues with management and stakeholders.
Coach and mentor junior project managers in the Delivery Unit. Knowledge, Skills & Experience
We understand that different people have different skills and experiences and therefore you might not be able to meet every responsibility or have the necessary experience listed below. However, we appreciate that you will bring other skills and experiences to us and would therefore encourage you to apply.
Essential
Substantial knowledge of the Defence domain and experience in interfacing with UK MOD and its procurement agencies: Defence Digital (DD) and Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S).
MSP Practitioner or equivalent programme management qualification.
Formal Agile training, SAFE v6.0 an advantage.
Demonstrable experience track in the successful delivery, control, planning and planning of a large complex data focused programme, in an agile/ SAFe environment.
In depth experience of programme management methodologies, tools, and best practices.
Ability to manage stakeholders and information flow in a matrix environment, possessing a strong aptitude toward working horizontally across the programme and vertically to senior levels of management.
Effective communicator and facilitator - able to adapt style to diverse audiences when communicating both formally and informally
Attention to detail, with effective presentation skills. Desirable
Existing understanding of the Defence Digital organisation and associated network of contacts.
Understanding of broader MOD data programmes, standards and activities.
Proficient in EVM processes and their application ideally in an agile/SAFe environment.
Formal Management of Portfolios (MOP) training an advantage. The Benefits and Perks...
Annual bonus: Based on profit share and personal performance
Private medical insurance: Includes cover for existing conditions
Holiday: 25 days plus public holidays and your birthday off
Chemring Share Save: Monthly savings into a 3 or 5 year plan. Clearances
Due to the nature of this role, we require you to be eligible to achieve SC or DV clearance. As a result, you should be a British Citizen and have resided in the U.K. for the last 5 years or 10 years for DV Clearance

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