Programme Manager

Our client is working with the Ministry of Defence in supporting the development of a Training Programme for the Navy.

You will ideally have experience delivering a Training Programme to the Ministry of Defence and have managed complex projects/programmes.

Experience in projects delivering courseware/multimedia content is desirable.

Working patterns: At least 2 days per week in Portsmouth, potentially more so need to be flexible to travel. Base will be Portsmouth so have to get there at own cost.

• Ensure delivery of programmes providing training equipment for the Royal Navy.
• Work with the Training Equipment Team to manage the programme elements of the service.
• Manage the onboarding of a new Naval school into the programme and supporting on commercial clarification on the contract.
• Effect change through a matrix organisation.
• Manage the programme finances and governance of the programme.
• Build excellent relationships with the client and be responsible for escalations and customer interface.
• Implement best practice and manage by example to instil flawless programme execution behaviours and processes.

• Experience of managing complex programme and customers within the Defence industry.
• Experience within Training Delivery, Simulator or Courseware Design projects is desirable but not essential.
• Experience within a matrix organisation.
• Demonstrate and advocate leadership behaviours.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills.
• Able to engage with technical experts with credibility and understanding.
• Desire to drive to create change and continuously improve performance.

Our client is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.

Please note that the client has determined that the off-payroll working rules will apply to this assignment and therefore this contract will be run through an Umbrella Company. Income tax and primary national insurance contributions will be deducted at source from any payments made to the intermediary.

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