Programme Manager

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Job Description

• Milestone Infrastructure - Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 5NP - Hybrid
• Competitive Salary
• 40 hours per week
• Full Time
• Permanent
• Reference: 0005
• Required as soon as possible

In line with our ambitious plans for growth we are looking to recruit a Programme Manager to join the Suffolk Highways team. You will report directly to the Efficiency and Performance Manager and as a member of the performance team, will be responsible for the beginning to end coordination, management and responsibility, of a diverse portfolio of projects within the Clients Annual Plan.

Your responsibilities include:

• Overall responsibility for the Annual Plan leading on the creation, implementation, monitoring and overall success of the programme and associated KPIs
• Strong commercial skills including ability to produce commercial reports, accurately forecast and support the business commercial processes
• Lead on the consistent application and implementation of project management processes and systems across Suffolk Highways
• Working closely with the Design Manager, Construction Manager and Commercial Manager to monitor and continuously improve the contract performance and associated project delivery KPIs
• Directly link to the planner roles within the contract ensuring that processes are adhered to and all programmes are accurate and kept up to date
• Responsible for implementation of project controls and management on projects
• Co-ordinate cross contract and external resources to deliver key project gateways
• Work closely with client leads, cross contract resources, supply chain and other stakeholders to identify and manage project risks, programme, and finances across the project lifecycle
• Line management responsibility for Project Managers and Administrators
• Coordinate flow of project information between project teams, client, and supply chain
• Develop and apply Power BI to the project management process to improve visibility and effectiveness of reporting and delivery status
• Take a lead role on raising the commercial awareness across the project management team with a focus on consistent application of change control and financial monitoring
• Establish close working relationships with client leads across all workstreams including cyclical maintenance and planned works.

Skills and knowledge requirements

• Experience with using project planning software such as Asta PowerProject, Primavera or similar
• Excellent leadership skills and the ability to demonstrate influencing others in all situations.
• Great team working skills and the ability to collaborate well with others including working in the spirt of mutual trust and co-operation fostering a one team approach to deliver for Suffolk Highways.
• Excellent communication skills - verbal and written - to ensure clarity in all situations and to effectively influence client decision making.
• Understanding of the Traffic Management Act (Streetworks Permitting) preferably.
• Experience of using PowerBI reports and dashboards- development of such reports and dashboards will be supped by Data Analysts within the team.

We can offer you:

• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Generous pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Ongoing training and career development
• Company car or car allowance plus fuel card
• Salary sacrifice car finance scheme
• Green travel allowance
• Family friendly leave policies
• Employee assistance programme
• Volunteer days
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Referral scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee rewards and discounts platform (includes major retailers and cinemas).

For more information

For an informal discussion, please contact Hayley Pearce by emailing hayley.pearce@mgroupservices.com.

How to apply

To apply, please complete an application by going to our website (www.careers.mgstransport.com/vacancies).

Alternatively, you are welcome to send your CV and contact details to Hayley Pearce by emailing hayley.pearce@mgroupservices.com.

Closing date: 11.59pm 17 February 2025.

Promoted as JOTW (Job of the Week) on Suffolk Jobs Direct.

Milestone Infrastructure is the UKs leading Highways Maintenance provider looking after over 24,000 miles of roads, 280,000 lighting assets and 20,000 miles of footways, always with a view to ensuring that all works are carried out as sustainably as possible and with minimal impact to local communities.

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