Programme Manager

Join the SiXworks Revolution as a Programme Manager

Welcome to SiXworks, where innovation thrives, and excitement knows no bounds!

Established in 2017, we're not your ordinary company.

We're a dynamic, Farnborough-based team specialising in fail-safe, fail-fast, Agile design that empowers organizations to rapidly refine their requirements and seize IT opportunities.

Are you ready to be part of something extraordinary?

We are looking to recruit a Programme Manager to join us a support the significant growth within the SiXworks Air & Space portfolio.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the oversight, governance and delivery of designated Programmes and Projects within the sub-portfolio.

The successful candidate will have significant experience working with existing and emergent high technology products and organisations and have a demonstrable reputation for maintaining high value and trusted relationships with key stakeholders and clients across the Defence Air and Space sectors.

The successful candidate will provide professional, efficient, organised and flexible support to our leadership and management function, providing quality and timely support to team members across the SiXworks business.

Accordingly you will play an integral part in achieving sustainable profit for the business.

Based in Farnborough, Hampshire.

Key Responsibilities:

• Programme Leadership: Manage the lifecycle of technology programmes, ensuring alignment with company objectives and client needs. Ensure that SiXworks Business Process and Policies are being followed and adhered to.
• Strategic Planning: Develop and execute programme plans, including scope, timelines, budgets, and resources
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including clients, senior leadership, and partners.
• Risk Management: Identify potential risks and implement mitigation strategies to ensure programme success.
• Performance Monitoring: Track progress against key performance indicators (KPIs), providing regular updates and reports to stakeholders.
• Team Coordination: Lead cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration across engineering, procurement, finance, and other departments. Support Programme and Projects teams, providing guidance and mentoring as required.
• Compliance: Ensure adherence to industry standards, legal regulations, and security protocols, including ITAR and export controls where applicable.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to enhance processes, tools, and methodologies for improved efficiency and outcomes.

Requirements:

Essential:

• A minimum of 5-years’ experience in Programme and project management within a defence technology environment.
• Strong understanding of defence digital technologies, industry regulations, and procurement processes.
• Experience of working with new and emergent technologies
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies, including Agile, PRINCE2, or APMP certification.
• Deep understand of Portfolio, Programme and Project Management (P3M)
• Ability to manage multiple complex programmes/projects simultaneously, balancing competing priorities.
• Experience in budget management and financial oversight.
• Minimum security clearance and willing to obtain DV

What can we offer in return?

SiXworks offers a unique work culture around our core principles Agility, Security, Innovation, Quality, Collaboration and Inclusivity.

Together, these six principles form SiXworks' NORTH STAR, guiding the organisation towards success. This is reflected in the raft of benefits available to all our employees.

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer:

· 25 days annual leave + bank holidays.

· Private Medical Insurance.

· Life Assurance Scheme

· Contributory pension scheme

· Professional Development opportunities

· Cycle to Work scheme.

· Perks at Work scheme.

· Contributory company pension.

· Discretionary Bonus scheme.

· Secure, on-site parking, cafe, restaurant, and gym facilities.

· Casual dress.

· Free hot and cold drinks in our own, modern kitchen/break-out.

A word on UK Security Clearance

Due to the secure nature of the position and working environment, you must be a UK sole national and either have, or be eligible to obtain Security Clearance.

More details relating to UK Security Clearance can be found here:

United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

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