Programme Manager

FDM is a global business and technology consultancy seeking a Programme Manager to work for our client within the defence sector. This is initially a 6-month contract with the potential to extend and will be a hybrid role that will be based in Solihull.

Our client is seeking an experienced Programme Manager to join their dynamic team. The role holder will take full responsibility for the definition, documentation and successful realisation of business outcomes from complex IT programmes (typically with significant business, political, or high profile impact, and high-risk dependencies). They will identify methods and tools, using iterative techniques where appropriate, ensuring that effective delivery control, change control, risk management and testing processes are maintained.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that programme & technical deliverables are to the required standard of quality, within the constraints of time and cost as defined as part of programme & IT workstream initiation
• End to end programme delivery from response to business enquiry through to programme close down
• Responsible for overall progress and use of resources, and initiation of corrective action where required
• Responsible for managing budgets, providing accurate financial controls and reporting in line with the client’s financial cycle
• Ensure maximum probability that suppliers deliver in accordance with the contract
• Ensures a benefits realisation plan is in place and benefits are identified and trackable
• Responsible for ensuring programme outcomes are fully supported within the relevant Business and IT functions and that sign off is achieved
• Identify areas for project consolidation both within a programme and across portfolios
• Chair and lead a programme board for each programme and ensure appropriate governance is in place for each project within the programme

Requirements

• Proven track record of Managing Programmes in a complex and regulated environment
• Programme and Project Management certification (MSP/Prince2/APMP etc)
• Comfortable with larger amounts of data and operating within a complex environment
• Knowledge across many core business functions (i.e. finance, quality, business development, HR and communications)
• A developed knowledge of Programme Management methodologies, tools and techniques
• Ability to produce and present high quality formal reports and presentations within tight timelines
• Ability to communicate across a diverse community of stakeholders; good networking and influencing skills
• Developed management & leadership skills combining an open and inclusive approach with the ability to operate as a strong team player
• Requires a full understanding of how and why to structure approaches in a particular way to obtain buy-in and support
• Designing & implementing Programme management frameworks, ideally in a service environment
• Experience working in a matrix organisation providing services across disparate locations, capabilities and stakeholders
• Must be eligible for SC Clearance

Why join us

• Career coaching, mentoring and access to upskilling throughout your entire FDM career
• Assignments with global companies and opportunities to work abroad
• Opportunity to re-skill and up-skill into new areas, develop non-linear career paths and build a skillset within your field
• Annual leave, work-place pension and BAYE share scheme

About FDM

We are a business and technology consultancy and one of the UK's leading employers, recruiting the brightest talent to become the innovators of tomorrow. We have centres across Europe, North America and Asia-Pacific, and a global workforce of over 3,500 Consultants. FDM has shown exponential growth throughout the years, firmly establishing itself as an award-winning employer and is listed on the FTSE4Good Index.

Diversity and Inclusion

FDM Group is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, provincial or local laws.