Programme Manager

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The Role

Our award-winning Mission Systems Division deliver some of the world's most advanced aviation IT systems from our office in Lincoln. As a result of our continued success and business expansion we are delighted to offer an opportunity for a Programme Manager to join our award-winning team to support the on-going development of our bespoke mission systems.

As a Programme Manager you will be responsible for overseeing and co-ordinating multiple projects within a defined program. This role requires strong leadership, organisational skills, and the ability to manage resources effectively to deliver projects, both internally and externally on time and within budget to a consistently high standard. Working directly for the Head of Programmes, the main duties of the role will include:

• Development, maintenance and management of the Mission Systems programme, to include the collation and scheduling of business development, project delivery and through-life support.

• Monitor and manage the progress of individual projects within the programme, ensuring adherence to timelines, scope, budget, and stringent quality standards.

• Report and monitor progress, issues, dependencies and risks to relevant stakeholders and prepare/make recommendations to facilitate decision making to support successful delivery and outcome realisation.

• Early identification of programme-level risks and implementation strategies to mitigate them.

• Allocate resources effectively across projects, ensuring optimal use of personnel and materials.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, including clients, team members, and external partners.

• Line management responsibility for the division's Project Managers and Scrum Masters.

The Person

We are seeking an experienced Programme Manager to lead and coordinate multiple projects across various teams. The ideal candidate possesses excellent leadership, organisational and communication skills, capable of driving projects to successful completion.

We are looking for a proactive, articulate, flexible and confident individual with excellent attention to detail and the discipline to produce consistently high-quality output. As part of a highly skilled team, you will have a track record of delivering programmes and projects, taking ownership, solving problems and be able to demonstrate a proactive approach from planning through to delivery.

You will need to exhibit a pragmatic approach in the use of Mission Systems processes as well as the ability to manage a number of concurrent tasks and deadlines. You will also be confident when liaising with both the team and external customers.

Qualifications and Experience

• Applicants should have:

• Recognised qualifications in Project and Programme Management, MSP, APM PMQ
• Strong project and programme management experience
• Ability to evidence project and programme delivery within large and complex projects
• Proficiency in project management software (e.g. MS Project)
• Comprehensive understanding and use of MS Office 365 products
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall).
• Experience in programme financial management and can evidence budgetary responsibility

The Location

The post is primarily based in Lincoln but may require the successful candidate to travel occasionally to other sites within the UK, a Full UK Driver's Licence and/or the ability to travel independently within the UK is therefore essential.

Due to the nature of elements of the role, the successful applicant must be a UK National and may be required to successfully complete National Security Vetting which may require criminal record, security service and credit reference checks; qualification will also normally require a minimum UK residency of at least 5 years.

Benefits

Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• 30 days paid holiday plus 8 days bank holidays per year
• Uncapped leave scheme (upon successful completion of probation period)
• Company provided private medical and dental insurance
• Company Share Incentive Scheme
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Annual profit and performance related pay scheme
• Generous death in service (£100k)
• Company contributions into a group personal pension scheme
• Business travel insurance
• Funded role specific training and financial assistance with professional development
• Tax efficient cycle to work and charitable giving schemes
• Tax efficient electric vehicle company car scheme

The Company

We are a highly innovative and rapidly growing defence and technology company that design, develop, and deliver some of the world's most advanced defence related training, products, and services.

We were recently crowned Employer of the Year at the British Ex-Forces in Business Awards 2023. We have been listed as one of the '100 Best Large Companies to Work For' in the UK and Midlands by Best Companies several times as well as achieving 'Best Companies 3 Star Accreditation' and a rating of 'world-class' for our employee engagement on a number of occasions. We are also proud to have been honoured with two Queen's Awards for Enterprise in Innovation, for our next-generation GECO military mission planning system.

As part of a unique and specialist defence company, our friendly team consists of experienced and highly capable individuals, working together with a mature 'can do' work ethic. Our central business functions are located in an easily accessible, bright and modern head office to the west of Lincoln, alongside our mission systems team, while the majority of our operational specialists are embedded alongside our Defence customers.

Equal Opportunities

Inzpire are committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment for current and prospective employees. We recognise that a diverse, talented and highly motivated workforce is pivotal to our continuing success, therefore our selection decisions are based on the merit of the individual, irrespective of their race, colour, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, marital status, disability or any other characteristic.

We genuinely recognise the benefits of a diverse and inclusive working environment. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Committed Employer, a supportive signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant and a Gold award winner within the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. We are therefore delighted to offer a guaranteed interview scheme to service leavers, reservists and military spouses or partners (including those of service leavers) who meet all our advertised requirements.

Applications

You will receive an acknowledgement email upon submission of your application (please make sure to check your spam/junk folder if you don't receive one!). Please be assured that your CV will be reviewed and that we will be in contact to update you on the status of your application; this may take 3-6 weeks.

Contract Type:

Permanent, Full-time.

Practice Areas:

Project and Programme Management, Aerospace, Defence, Software Engineering, Financial Management, Strategic Planning. Significant relevant project and programme management experience is essential

The Salary:

£50-60k dependant on qualifications and experience