Programme Management Director

2 days ago


Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire, United Kingdom Innovate Recruitment Ltd Full time
Programme Management Director Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Programme Management Director to join a market leader within the Defence Marine industry, reporting directly to the General Manager.

We are seeking an experienced leader to take charge of the Programme Management function, driving strategic direction and overseeing the planning and execution of a multi-million-pound portfolio of complex development and production programmes.

This role is pivotal in ensuring the projects meet cost, schedule, and quality targets while providing leadership to the Programme Management team.


The successful candidate will serve as a key escalation point for critical issues, collaborating with project teams to resolve challenges and deliver on customer commitments.

This position involves resource planning, team development, and fostering a high-performance, continuous improvement culture.

As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, you'll play a key role in both operational and strategic decision-making, contributing to business planning, performance reporting, and managing senior customer relationships.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Collaborate with engineering and functional teams to deliver programmes, manage risks, and resolve issues.
  • Plan, prioritise, and coordinate project portfolios to meet business objectives and delivery milestones.
  • Establish governance for project management processes, ensuring efficient planning, execution, resource management, and risk evaluation.
  • Continuously improve Programme Management tools and processes, defining the strategic approach for the business.
  • Ensure the Programme Management team has the necessary capacity and capability through recruitment, training, and resource planning.
  • Conduct regular programme reviews to monitor progress and make adjustments to ensure successful project delivery.
  • Mentor and manage the Programme Management leadership team.
  • Contribute to the strategic direction of the business, including performance reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.
  • Support the development of winning bids and proposals by providing accurate cost, schedule, and risk data.
Requirements:
  • Significant senior-level Programme Management experience in defence technology or an engineering environment.
  • A degree in a relevant field, ideally supplemented with a post-graduate qualification and knowledge of APM methodologies.
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills across all levels, both internally and externally.
  • Ability to quickly understand the scope and risks of complex programmes and manage them effectively.
  • Proficiency in MS Office and project management tools like MS Project.
  • Understanding of Waterfall, Agile, and Hybrid methodologies is desirable.
  • APM Chartered Project Professional status or similar is a plus.
What We Offer:
  • Competitive Salary
  • Up to 20% Annual Bonus
  • Car Allowance
  • Flexible Working
  • Competitive Pension Scheme
  • Family Private Medical Insurance

This role requires regular UK travel and occasional overseas trips.



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