Deputy Programme Manager - SC Cleared

Deputy Programme Manager
Hampshire/Hybrid

£70,000 - £80,000 (dependant on experience)

We have an exciting opportunity for a Deputy Programme Manager to join our client's team. This individual will provide direct support to the Programme Manager and leadership team to successfully deliver a developmental programme to our customer.

This position is a full time, permanent role, and applicants must have (or be able to acquire) a security clearance.

The Role You Will Play
The Deputy Programme Manager will report to the Programme Manager and will be responsible for leading a cross functional team across both teams to deliver against programme commitments. Primary responsibilities will include:

• Responsible to managing the day-to-day programme activities through a team of project managers
• Lead, motivate and communicate effectively across the programme leadership team
• Escalate any programme level issues to the Programme Manager
• Effectively manage the programme baselines to deliver against commitments
• Lead scheduling activities to develop robust plans to achieve programme objectives
• Track performance against plan, identify and execute plans to mitigate blockers
• Lead the management of Risks, Issues and Opportunities on the programme
• Effectively communicate status to the Programme Manager
• Manage key stakeholders to align expectations

If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading!

Required Skills:

• Proven track record managing large complex projects/programmes
• Good interpersonal skills and judgement for dealing with both internal and external stakeholders to develop strong working relations to support achieving objectives
• Ability to engage effectively within a multi-functional programme team comprising both customer, supplier and staff
• Able to demonstrate a sound understanding of business, finance, and personnel management techniques
• Ability to work autonomously, prioritising tasks and activities as business and customer needs change
• The ability to communicate, negotiate and influence effectively at all levels
• Ability to motivate and develop staff

Desirable Skills:

• Air Traffic Management knowledge would be advantageous
• Experience of SOA/ITIL/Service Management methodologies

Clearance Required:

• Clearance to Start SC
• Clearance for Role SC

PASSIONATE about customer success, UNITED as a team and INSPIRED to make a difference. They offer meaningful and engaging careers, a collaborative culture, and support for your career goals, all while nurturing a healthy work-life balance.
They provide an employment package that attracts, develops, and retains only the best in talent.

Reward scheme includes:

• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• 33 days Annual Leave (including public and privilege holidays)
• Access to Flexible benefits (including life assurance, health schemes, gym memberships, annual buy and sell holidays and a cycle to work scheme)
• Dynamic Working

Commitment to Diversity:

They welcome applications from every part of the community and are committed to a truly diverse and inclusive culture. They foster a sense of belonging, welcoming all perspectives and contributions, and providing equal access to opportunities and resources for everyone. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please let us know, and we will respond in a way that best fits your needs.

Are you ready for your next career challenge?
If so, our client delivers innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers' success. We empower our teams in the UK to address some of the most complex problems in defence, government, safety and security, and transportation. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.

Keen. Apply to Kristina ASAP