Programme Services Lead - Defence

Position status: This opportunity is for a bid, so it is not yet a secured role.

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We are looking to appoint a Programme Services Lead to join our Defence team in Cumbria , supporting the delivery of a high-profile and highly regulated Air Defence programme of national importance.

This role requires a highly trusted professional who can operate with discretion, integrity and accountability within a secure environment.

Due to commence in late autumn to early winter, the position sits within an Integrated Client Team and offers responsibility for coordinating and leading programme management services that support effective governance, reporting, planning, risk management and delivery assurance across a long-term Defence programme.

This candidate should have eligibility to obtain and maintain UK security clearance (SC).

You'll be responsible for:

• Managing the delivery of programme management services across the programme.
• Managing governance frameworks, reporting cycles and programme assurance activities.
• Coordinating programme planning, scheduling and performance reporting processes.
• Maintaining oversight of programme risks, issues, actions and dependencies.
• Supporting senior stakeholders with programme information, decision-making and governance requirements.
• Ensuring consistency of programme management standards, processes and controls.
• Facilitating collaboration across project teams, suppliers and client stakeholders.
• Driving continuous improvement across programme services, reporting and governance activities.
• Supporting programme mobilisation, transition and readiness activities.
• Building strong relationships across the Integrated Client Team to ensure successful programme outcomes.

You'll need to have:

• Experience leading PMO, Programme Services or Programme Management functions within complex programmes.
• Strong understanding of programme governance, reporting, planning and assurance processes.
• Experience supporting large-scale Defence, Aerospace, Infrastructure or similarly regulated programmes.