DEPUTY PROGRAMME MANAGER

UK CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: UK-Security Check (SC)

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Opportunity:

This is more than just a job; it's a mission.

As a Deputy Programme Manager, this role support the Programme Manager in the delivery of Defence projects. Reporting to the Control Systems Account and as a linchpin in the Project Delivery Team. You'll have the chance to work on a high profile control systems development programme.

Our UK Defence business is a Sovereign software and systems centre of excellence. As well as developing and supporting UK wide and internationally deployed multi-domain command and control systems, our work is critical to the modern backbone of the Royal Navy. We pioneer - with fierce curiosity, dedication, and innovation, we seek to solve the world's most challenging problems.

Responsibilities:

Oversees and manages the operational aspects of ongoing projects and serves as liaison between project management and key stakeholders across the business
Support the Programme/Account Manager to manage project relationships, including partners, suppliers, and beneficiaries, in line with agreements, supplier code of conduct and best practice stakeholder management and contract management. These relationships will be managed through effective collaboration across the stakeholder community to ensure delivery objectives are meet.
Support the Business Development function in pursing and capturing new opportunities through to award of the associated contract.
Provide robust leadership to drive team performance, competence and talent, and be a mentor and role model.Benefits:

We can offer you a range of flexible and hybrid working options to suit you, including optional compressed working schedule with every other Friday off. Our benefits including private health care, career development opportunities and performance bonuses. For a comprehensive list of benefits, speak to our recruitment team.

We are looking for:

Degree-qualified in a relevant engineering / technical subject, or commensurate experience
Project Management Experience, minimum of 10 years
Team Leadership, with a strong aptitude for managing and developing people
Able to work with people effectively at all levels, using well-developed influencing and interpersonal skills
Able to deal with internal and external customers in a professional way, both in person, over the phone and by email

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