Farnborough, Hampshire Yoh, A Day & Zimmermann Company

Programme Manger

The Role

We are excited to present a unique opportunity for a Programme Manager to join our client's dynamic and growing engineering team. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in the design and development of cutting-edge underwater products and defense projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Programme Management Expertise: Demonstrate a thorough understanding of programme management methods and principles.
• Defence Programmes Delivery: Manage and deliver complex, high-value defence programmes with a minimum of 5 years' experience.
• Project Execution: Ensure programmes are delivered on time, within budget, and to specification through meticulous planning, resourcing, and execution.
• Comprehensive Planning: Produce and review project specifications and designs, documenting functional requirements and performance characteristics.
• Cost Monitoring: Establish and monitor Non-Recurring Engineering (NRE) estimations, reporting deviations to Senior Management.
• Budget Management: Create and manage programme budgets effectively.
• Risk Management: Identify and communicate programme risks.
• Team Goal Setting: Set clear objectives and tasks for the team.
• Stakeholder Management: Maintain relationships with team members, vendors, and partners.
• Reporting: Compile progress reports and present to management and other stakeholders.
• Project & Resource Planning: Utilize MS Project for effective project and resource planning.
• Multi-Project Management: Manage multiple projects simultaneously to meet deadlines.

Due to the nature of the work, candidates should be local to the Farnborough/Hampshire area, able to attend the office as needed. While most employees work on-site, there is flexibility depending on the candidate and situation.

Key Skills and Experience:

• Leadership and Motivation: Exhibit strong leadership and motivational skills.
• Self-Motivation: Highly self-driven with energy, pace, and enthusiasm.
• Communication: Excellent communication skills at all levels within and outside the company.
• Negotiation and Conflict Resolution: Proficient in negotiation, coalition building, and conflict resolution.
• Team Collaboration: Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Attention to Detail: Demonstrate strong attention to detail and time management skills.
• Educational Background: Hold a BSc/BEng or equivalent in Engineering or a related discipline (minimum 2:1).
• Certification: Possess an Association of Project Management (APM) qualification or similar project management certification.

Security Clearance: The candidate must be eligible to obtain Security Clearance (SC) for this position.

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