We are currently searching for Programme Managers to join a consultancy covering a major contract in place for the MOD -Ministry of Defence and other worldwide defence sectors. The roles require Programme Managers at various levels of experience to support and lead Business Change Programmes. Experience of MOD Project Management is highly beneficial with security clearance.

Role:
-  Identifying, addressing and resolving differences between individuals and/or interest groups
- Preparing and maintaining definitions of the requirements of programmes
- Determining the best means of satisfying requirements within the context of programme objectives and constraints i.e. developing solutions
- Preparing and maintaining schedules for programme activities and events, taking account of dependencies and resource requirements
- Developing, implementing and updating resource allocations plans (other than finance) needed for programmes
- Developing and agreeing budgets for programmes and controlling forecast and actual costs against them
- Identifying and monitoring programme risks (threats and opportunities), planning and identifying responses to them and responding to other issues that affect programmes
- Developing, maintaining and applying quality management processes for programme activities and outputs
- Consolidating and documenting the fundamental components of programmes (scope, schedule, resource requirements, budgets, risks, opportunities and issues, and quality requirements)
- Managing the integration of programme outputs into business-as-usual, addressing the readiness of users, compatibility of work systems and the realisation of benefits
- Planning and controlling finances across programmes as a means of driving performance and as part of the organisations overall financial management
- Preparing and maintaining an overall schedule for resource use in related projects, which avoids bottlenecks and conflicting demands, sequencing outcomes, to enable the efficient realisation of benefits
- Establishing and maintaining governance arrangements for the delivery of programmes defining clear roles, responsibilities and accountabilities, that align with organisational practice
-  Identifying, defining, evaluating, planning, tracking and realising the business benefits of programmes (and/or the projects within them

Qualifications:

         Minimum MSP.
          Minimum MAPM
         Minimum of QCF Level 3 in a relevant subject
         Ability to achieve Security clearance to SC level or higher
         5 years post qualification relevant experience in one or more roles. 
         Demonstrated ability in managing programmes of a highly complex nature.