Programme Manager

Join our team as a Programme Manager at our Boscombe Down site, responsible for delivering the programme vision, objectives, and benefits across the IDT division.

• Integrated Planning – Shaping and structuring the programme to accomplish the vision by ensuring the related projects are equipped with the appropriate Project Management Plans
• Budget & Cost Control – Working closely with the Portfolio Office to ensure programme controls are in place and accurate and timely performance information is available
• Risk & Issue Management – Proactively identify and assess risks at programme level, plan and implement responses to those risks and respond to issues that affect the programme
• Reviews – Evaluate the performance of projects within the programme to understand the status of the RAG using performance reporting
• Stakeholder Engagement – Foster a collaborative approach, engage, influence and collaborate with all stakeholders (internal, including Finance, Commercial, People, Enterprise Services, Portfolio Office, Technical & Supply Chain, and external)

• Applies detailed/in-depth knowledge of programme management, understanding the full project lifecycle
• Plans and manages programmes and/or processes, working independently with no supervision, providing guidance and advice to others
• Has detailed/in-depth knowledge of life cycles and recognized as an expert
• Implementing and refining strategies and plans within their area of focus independently whilst collaborating with other relevant stakeholders

• APM PMQ, PMI PgMP or AIPM CPPD, Managing Successful Programmes (MSP) Foundation & Practitioner or equivalent certification from an accredited body
• Recognized expert in Senior Project Management/Programme Management

MOD Boscombe Down is a unique operational site featuring the longest military runway in the UK, primarily focusing on providing testing, evaluation and support services for aviation and aerospace systems. The site plays a vital role in the UK’s aviation defence, contributing to the development, testing and airworthiness of military aircraft.

Based at Boscombe Down, with a 37‑hour week and a minimum of 3 days of site attendance per week.

• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Generous holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional days
• Options to join Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance
• Employee discount portal:
  Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and much more
• We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant and maintaining our Gold Award standard in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
• Volunteering opportunities – helping charities and local community

Please note that all applicants for this role must be eligible for SC clearance, as a minimum.