Role: Senior Programme Manager - SC Cleared

Location: New Malden (Hybrid)

Duration: 6 months

Rate: Negotiable - Umbrella only

Inside IR35

SC / DV Clearance required

Role

Accountable for the management of a portfolio of complex Defence development programmes that deliver the right solution whilst ensuring schedule and budget adherence are maintained, in order to deliver business objectives. Responsible for ensuring accurate and consistent reporting of the programmes to keep senior management, stakeholders and customer fully informed in all areas. Managing change to ensure programme and portfolio objectives are achieved.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and direct a diverse, multi-function matrix team to win and deliver all phases of the program development lifecycle. Instil a 'Program Excellence' mind-set, developing and coaching teams as requiredBe the key interface to the external customer and senior stakeholders, managing and maintaining the relationship to ensure delivery of programmes and a high level of customer satisfaction.Manage the negotiation of contracts, subcontracts and contract changes.Establish and be accountable for delivery of key programme milestones, plans, resources, schedules and budgets in accordance with delegated authority.Identify and manage program and portfolio risks and issues, identifying, agreeing and implementing appropriate solutions.To carry out any other reasonable management requestPerson Specification

Essential qualifications / experience

Proven leadership experience of complex Defence programme management, including change managementSuccessful delivery of development programmes for complex / high value / long term projects and services.Has demonstrated best practice in execution of successful system sustainment and the leadership and skills that have delivered success.Strong Oral and Written Communication Skills & experience to influence senior internal & external stakeholdersTranslate & present complex technical concepts to management & customers, as presentations or written media.Expert in the application of recognized project, programme, portfolio and service management frameworks eg PMI, APM, MSP, Prince II, ITIL, including earned value management techniques.Competent in the use of MS office including MS project or other industry recognized project scheduling tools.Adaptability / resilienceResourcefulnessRisk managementQualifications / experience

Extensive experience in complex electronic/electrical control systems; software and hardware development, qualification and productionCompetency/Skill requirements

Commercial acumen and deep understanding of business financialsExcellent customer and internal verbal and written communication skillsLeadership skillsAdept at problem-solving, able to develop solutions to a variety of problemsGood attention to detailOrganised, adept at workload management and prioritising appropriately to meet deadlinesFlexible and responsive to changing prioritiesProactive team worker that can work in matrix environment, equally self-motivated and able to work autonomously and in conjunction with key supporting disciplines eg business development, technical, finance, contracts.Good interpersonal skills, able to engage effectively with all audiences/stakeholdersProfessional PM qualifications/certifications an advantage.Fluent in written and spoken EnglishStrong customer focusEngaging 'can do' attitudeTo apply please send your CVs in the first instance