Engineering Programme Delivery Lead

About the job

AWE is looking for an Engineering Programme Delivery Lead to provide Engineering capability to the Trials, Experiments & Technology Development Sub-Function in support of AWE Programmes, to oversee a wide range of challenging projects within Radiation Physics Delivery Unit. If you would like to work in one of the UK's most impressive facilities (Orion Laser) and in a role which provides excellent career progression opportunity, we want to hear from you!

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Location: Reading

Package: £62,020 - £88,000 (depending on your suitability and level of experience)

Closing Date: 13th August 2024

The Role?

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities of the role;

• Be accountable for delivery of a programme of work and shape the delivery method using the company's best practices.
• Lead project managers and technical specialists whilst being responsible for programme level reporting, risk management, financial management, planning, performance, supply chain management and resourcing.
• Drive business change, culture change, training, process transformation and support capability within the programme.
• Be responsible for programme planning and governance.
• Oversee planning of the programme and monitor its progress, reporting to the business delivery unit.
• Oversee the programme's budget.
• Manage risks and issues and implement mitigation appropriately.
• Direct Project Managers to deliver their projects and their interdependencies.
• Maintain relationship with facility delivery management team to assist programme delivery.

Your key skills should include but not be limited to:

• Programme/Project Management qualifications or be able to provide evidence of equivalent experience.
• Excellent communication skills both verbally, written and the ability to drive delivery.
• Experienced in stakeholder management and being able to target audiences.
• Strong practical experience in project management delivering technical projects.
• Experience of managing complex projects.
• Good knowledge and handling of project and programme management methodology and techniques.
• Ability to work positively with the wide range of individuals involved in programme delivery.
• Strong leadership and management skills.
• Good knowledge of budgeting and resource allocation procedures.

While we welcome applications from developing project managers, ideally you will have demonstrable experience in:

• Good understanding of Public Procurement Regulations.

What will you get from us?

As part of our People Promise, AWE (one of the best 25 big companies to work for in the UK) has a range of benefits to suit you. These include:

• Time to recharge your batteries with 270 hours of annual leave (plus every other Friday off work).
• Consideration for flexible working arrangements so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle.
• Opportunities for Professional Career Development that include funding for the annual membership of a relevant professional body, access to mentors and training.
• A generous defined contribution Group Personal Pension (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your own contribution).
• Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending.
• Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring for your family.

Candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role.

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