Roke is a world-class engineering and technology company, with a trusted and long-standing record of delivery spanning research & development, products, managed-services and consultancy, serving customers across the globe. The markets Roke operates in are broad, frequently cross-cutting at engineering and delivery levels; markets include defence, national security, and futures industries, with diversity being at the centre of Roke’s strategy.
Preserving high levels of confidence by consistently meeting or exceeding customer expectations in relation to contract delivery and value creation is paramount, equalled by the need to meet the needs of the business regarding safe and sustainable generation of revenue and profit.
Primary Job Purpose
* Lead a multi-disciplinary project team, engaging across the team, client, partners, and the business.
* Manage and coordinate programmatic activities across the constituent projects within a programme.
* Lead the interface and work with the PMO.
* Maintain effective control, adhering to the programme’s performance baseline.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead a multi-disciplinary programme team, ensuring effective engagement with all stakeholders.
* Engage with internal and external suppliers and customers, demonstrating an ability to influence stakeholders.
* Develop, manage, and maintain key programme artefacts.
* Lead on schedule, cost, risk, change management activities, and reporting.
* Effectively manage resources to ensure timely delivery.
* Supervise and coordinate activities across the programme.
* Prepare programme status reports for Head of Delivery and other stakeholders.
* Resolve issues with management and stakeholders.
* Coach and mentor junior project managers in the DU.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
* Formal Agile training (especially SAFE training is an advantage).
* Formal MOP (Management of Portfolios) training is an advantage.
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
* Substantial knowledge of the Defence domain and experience interfacing with UK MOD and government agencies.
* Demonstrable track record in the successful delivery, control, planning, and execution of a large complex programme, preferably in an agile/SAFe environment.
* In-depth experience of programme management methodologies, tools, and best practices.
* Ability to manage stakeholders and information flow in a matrix environment, with strong aptitude for working horizontally across the programme and vertically to senior management levels.
* Effective communicator and facilitator, able to adapt style to diverse audiences when communicating both formally and informally.
* Proficient in EVM processes and their application ideally in an agile/SAFe environment.
* Attention to detail, with effective presentation skills.
* Awareness of Management of Portfolios (MOP) is an advantage.
The Benefits and Perks...
* Hybrid working: A minimum of 40% of your monthly hours working at your base/client location, subject to role requirements.
* Flexi-time: Working hours to suit you and your life.
* Annual bonus: Based on profit share and personal performance.
* Private medical insurance: Includes cover for existing conditions.
* Holiday: 25 days plus public holidays and your birthday off.
* Chemring Share Save: Monthly savings into a 3 or 5-year plan.
Security
Due to the nature of this position, we require you to be eligible to achieve BPSS/SC as a minimum, and in some cases, DV clearance may be required. As a result, you should be a British Citizen and have resided in the UK for the last 5 years for SC and 10 years for DV.
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