Programme Manager (Ipswich / Hybrid)

One of our Civil Engineering clients require a Programme Manager to join their Ipswich based team. The Programme Manager will report directly to the Efficiency & Performance Manager and as a member of the performance team will be responsible for the 'start to finish’ coordination, management and responsibility of a diverse portfolio of projects within the Client’s Annual Plan.

Key Accountabilities

• Overall responsibility for the Annual Plan leading on the creation, implementation, monitoring and overall success of the programme and associated KPIs
• Strong commercial skills including ability to produce commercial reports, accurately forecast and support the business commercial processes
• Lead on the consistent application and implementation of project management processes and systems across Suffolk Highways
• Working closely with the Design Manager, Construction Manager and Commercial Manager to monitor and continuously improve the contract performance and associated project delivery KPIs
• Directly link to the planner roles within the contract ensuring that processes are adhered to and all programmes are accurate and kept up to date
• Responsible for implementation of project controls and management on projects
• Co-ordinate cross contract and external resources to deliver key project gateways
• Work closely with Client leads, cross contract resources, supply chain and other stakeholders to identify and manage project risks, programme, and finances across the project lifecycle
• Line management responsibility for Project Managers and Administrators
• Coordinate flow of project information between project teams, Client, and supply chain
• Develop and apply Power BI to the project management process to improve visibility and effectiveness of reporting and delivery status
• Take a lead role on raising the commercial awareness across the project management team with a focus on consistent application of change control and financial monitoring
• Establish close working relationships with client leads across all work streams including cyclical maintenance and planned works

Skill & Knowledge Requirements

• Experience with using project planning software such as AstaPowerProject, Primavera or similar?
• Excellent leadership skills and the ability to demonstrate influencing others in all situations
• Great team working skills and the ability to collaborate well with others including working in the spirit of mutual trust and co-operation fostering a one team approach to deliver.
• Excellent communication skills - verbal and written - to ensure clarity in all situations and to effectively influence client decision making.
• Understanding of the Traffic Management Act (Streetworks Permitting) preferably
• Experience of using PowerBI reports and dashboards- development of such reports and dashboards will be supped by Data Analysts within the team

Benefits Include:

28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Generous pension scheme & Life assurance

Company car or car allowance plus fuel card / Salary sacrifice car finance scheme / Green travel allowance

Holiday purchase scheme / Referral scheme / Cycle to work scheme

Employee rewards & discounts platform (includes major retailers & cinemas)