Programme Manager
Posted 6 days ago by Rullion
£85 Per hour
Inside
Hybrid
Preston, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Programme Manager role is a contract position focused on overseeing the delivery and project management of a Programme or Portfolio of Projects, primarily within the nuclear industry. The successful candidate will work under the Head of Projects, ensuring adherence to project management processes and governance while managing resources, budgets, and risks. This position requires significant experience in project management and stakeholder engagement, along with relevant qualifications. The role is based in Preston, with a hybrid working arrangement.
Key Responsibilities:
- Planning, directing, and coordinating the team's activities to manage and implement projects from initiation to final closure.
- Determining, monitoring, and reviewing all project economics including costs, operational budgets, staffing requirements, resources, and risk.
- Identifying and assembling the appropriate blend of resources to meet the Programme or Portfolio’s needs.
- Planning, scheduling, monitoring, and reporting on activities related to the Programme/Portfolio.
- Ensuring adherence to established Project Management processes and governance arrangements.
- Ensuring QA arrangements are in place for robust reporting and adherence to Management Systems.
- Conducting status review meetings among project teams within the Programme/Portfolio.
- Advising the Head of Projects on escalation matters, major concerns, risks, and opportunities.
- Controlling project requirements, scope, and change management issues.
Key Skills:
- Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Engineering, Business, Construction Management, or related technical discipline.
- Minimum of 10 years of applicable project management experience; 10-15 years preferred.
- APM Qualified.
- Strong project delivery and stakeholder management experience within the nuclear industry.
- Eligible to obtain UK National Security Vetting BPSS Clearance.
Salary (Rate): £85.00/hr
City: Preston
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Job title: Programme Manager
Job Type: Contract
IR35 Status: Inside IR35
Start date: Subject to clearance / Onboarding
Duration: 12 Month Rolling Contract
Pay rate: £75-£85 per hour umbrella (depending on experience)
Location: Preston, Lancashire
Hours of work: 37-40 Hours Per Week (Mon-Fri)
WFH: 3 Days expected from site per week / 2 days from home.
Working under the guidance of the Head of Projects, responsible for the delivery and project management requirements of a Programme or Portfolio of Projects. Duties include:
- Planning, directing and co-ordinating the team's activities to manage and implement projects and/or interrelated projects from initiation to final closure.
- Determines and monitors and reviews all project economics to include costs, operational budgets, staffing requirements, resources, and risk.
- Identifies and assembles the appropriate blend of resources to meet the Programme or Portfolio’s needs and requirements.
- Plans, schedules, monitors, and reports on activities related to the Programme/Portfolio.
- Adheres to the established Project Management processes and governance arrangements, ensuring this is cascaded throughout the projects that make up the Programme/Portfolio.
- Ensures QA arrangements are in place to provide assurance that reporting and adherence to Management Systems is robust.
- Undertakes status review meetings among project teams that form the Programme/Portfolio under their oversight.
- Advises the Head of Projects on matters of escalation, major concerns, risks, and opportunities within the Programme/Portfolio.
- Controls project requirements, scope and change management issues (including approval of contract variations and early warnings within appropriate levels of authority).
Must Haves:
Bachelor's degree in applicable disciplines: Project Management, Engineering, Business, Construction Management or related technical discipline required
Minimum of 10 or more years of applicable project management experience required; 10-15 years preferred
APM Qualified
Strong project delivery and stakeholder management from within the nuclear industry
UK National Security Vetting Status – All candidates must be Eligible to obtain BPSS Clearance
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Company information: This contract is being advertised by Rullion Ltd. Since 1978, Rullion has been securing exceptional candidates for a range of clients; from large well-known brands, to SMEs and start-ups. As a family-owned business, Rullion’s approach is credible and honest, focused on building long-lasting relationships with both clients and candidates. Rullion is a forward-thinking recruitment company that specialises in providing a wide range of talent consultancy services to a diverse client base; from small start-ups to large household names. We celebrate and support diversity and are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.