Morson Talent currently have an opportunity for a Programme Manager to work on the behalf of our prestigious aerospace client on a contract basis.

Key Accountabilities:
• Build and manage relationships with internal/ external stakeholders to ensure all bids are prepared, managed and reviewed appropriately and in line with the client’s policies and standard.
• Work with Contract Managers to negotiate contract changes and contribute to the resolution of contractual and legal disputes.
• May review options provided from the procurement supply cycle to ensure project delivery and costs are consistent with contract.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with all functions across the IPT in order to influence project activities and execute deliverables in line with the agreed timeframe and budget.
• Translate and apply the appropriate strategy for managing contingency plans in order to mitigate risks and capitalise on opportunities within the project.
• Lead the project team effectively, through planning, allocation and reporting of work in order to ensure successful delivery of the project/ plan.
• Communicate project progress to the LoB Management team Board in order to provide input into strategic direction for long term plans.
• Ensure appropriate adherence to LCM.
• Accountable for delivering on financial commitments.
• Ownership for delivery and performance of the project.
What you’ll bring
• Applies professional concepts in creative ways.
• Ability to influence and motivate project teams (direct/indirect management).
• Knowledge and awareness of the client’s product offerings.
• Knowledge and experience of the client’s project lifecycle.
• Typically meets the requirements for registration as a certified member of the Association for Project. Managers or equivalent (AcostE, MAPM, PMI, Association of Proposal Management Professionals).
• Typically meets the knowledge and experience competency levels of the Project Manager (Advanced) or Portfolio Management Office Analyst / PMO Manager as defined by the APM Competency Framework.
Desirable:
• Experience managing subcontractors and third-party suppliers.
• Knowledge of IT Service Management frameworks.
• PMP or equivalent project management qualification.

This is not an exhaustive list, and we are keen to hear from you even if you might not have experience in all the above. The most important skill is a good attitude and willingness to learn.

SC required

Location
This role will be based in Reading with hybrid/custom working options where appropriate.

If you have the required experience for this position, please apply today or contact Lisa Nardiello on (phone number removed) for further information.