Programme Manager (SC Cleared)

We are AMS. We are a global total workforce solutions firm; we enable organisations to thrive in an age of constant change by building, re-shaping, and optimising workforces. Our Contingent Workforce Solution (CWS) is one of our service offerings; we act as an extension of our clients' recruitment team and provide professional interim and temporary resources.

We are looking for a for a Programme Manager (SC Cleared) on a 12 Month contract based in Bristol on behalf of our globally respected client who develop cutting-edge technologies that deliver clean, safe and competitive solutions to meet the planet's vital power needs.

Purpose of the Role:

The Programme Manager will lead a multi-project programme of work associated with the enablement of capability for International Defence enablement. Working collaboratively with the Portfolio Lead, and other Programme/Project Managers, Business Stakeholders, IT vendors, Solution Architects, and the Portfolio Senior Leadership to ensure successful programme/project delivery for cost, schedule, scope and benefits.

As a Programme Manager (SC Clearance) you will be responsible for:

• Maintaining a Programme Schedule - Updating regularly and reporting progress to the PMO, and other senior stakeholders.
• Leading a small team of Project Managers to ensure their project deliverables are in line with the overall programme delivery schedule.
• Providing regular updates on progress and manage escalations.
• Ensuring your programme is appropriately represented in the Portfolio planning and reporting.
• Providing Financial data on a weekly basis to track progress of the programme, and help drive funding discussions to ensure budget is obtained as required with the projects in the programme.
• Providing project oversight identifying gaps and facilitating effective communication channels and escalation paths for project managers, solution architects and senior stakeholders.
• Participate in regular resourcing meetings, to balance the demand for resource across the programme, and other programmes in the portfolio.
• Ensuring the project remains compliant with the Rolls-Royce Governance and Delivery process.
• Backfilling for project managers within the programme as appropriate.
• Driving the vendor(s) to deliver on their schedule on a daily basis, managing partner/supplier RFQ/SOWs.

What we require from the candidate:

• To be already holding or have eligibility and no known blockers to Active SC Clearance.
• Financial management and commercial awareness.
• Vendor management and procurement expertise.
• Team management, communications skills.
• Ability to lead multiple projects within a programme.

Next steps

If you are interested in applying for this position and meet the criteria outlined above, please click the link to apply and we will contact you with an update in due course.

Please note that due to recent changes in Off Payroll (IR35) legislation, our client only operates with contractors that operate via a PAYE or Umbrella model. We are unable to accept applications from candidates wishing to operate under their own Limited Company.

AMS, a Recruitment Process Outsourcing Company, may in the delivery of some of its services be deemed to operate as an Employment Agency or an Employment Business.