Senior Programme Manager

cross-functional programme teams, setting clear priorities and driving high performance

Manage programme budgets, forecasts, resources, risks and opportunities, taking action to maintain delivery confidence and profitability

Build strong, collaborative relationships with customers, suppliers, subcontractors and internal stakeholders

Support complex bids and identify opportunities for additional and repeat business within assigned programmes

Drive proactive problem-solving, effective transition management and continuous improvement across programme delivery

Ensure robust programme planning, accurate business data and compliance with SEA's P3M, quality, health and safety requirements

At SEA, we develop and deliver advanced solutions to make our world safer, cleaner and more efficient. We provide state-of-the-art applications for naval ship and fleet protection, and undersea surveillance systems. In-service across the globe, our systems deliver a rapid response to threats and system effectiveness and interoperation. Our systems support an ever-growing number of navies across the world, and we continue to bolster our already specialist, on-the-ground knowledge of key overseas markets.

Have a look at the benefits we offer:

Work life balance Hybrid/flexible working arrangements
25 days' annual leave, plus buy and sell

Up to 16 days flexi leave accrual

Half day Fridays Reservists in the Armed Forces receive special paid leave

Family & wellbeing Private medical health insurance & Employee Assistance Program Health Cash Plan All Staff Bonus Group Pension Plan of up to 8% employer contribution

Cycle to work scheme

Wellbeing Centre Sports & Social activities

Employee Discounts portal - online and in-store discounts, travel savings

Life assurance policy

Publication and recruitment bonus rewards

Development opportunities, including Linked In learning

Facilities & resources Electric vehicle charging points at all sites

Private seated lunch areas

Onsite bistro (Barnstaple office) and free hot and cold beverages

Onsite showers and toiletries provision

Free onsite parking

Degree and/or relevant P3M professional qualification, ideally APM PMQ, with APM membership and Chartered Project Professional (ChPP) status desirable

Extensive senior programme/project management experience, ideally 10+ years within UK defence, engineering or another high-assurance engineering environment

Demonstrable experience managing complex, high-value programmes of £10m+ across the full programme lifecycle

Proven experience leading large, multidisciplinary Integrated Project Teams (IPTs) and developing high-performing teams

Strong financial and commercial management capability, including budgeting, forecasting, risk management and performance control

Advanced programme planning and control skills, including Microsoft Project, EVM, Schedule Risk Analysis and configuration management

Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, negotiation and decision-making skills, with the tenacity and drive to deliver in a complex environment

Join us and be part of something smaller - with 500 people in the UK and Canada - doing something bigger: protecting what matters.

Engineered to Protect, that's our promise, we protect what matters - our nations, our waters, our land, our cities, our people, our environment, our world. The Senior Programmes Manager is responsible for leading and delivering some of SEA's most complex, largest and high risk Programmes across the full lifecycle, from bids through delivery and into post project support. Senior Programme Manager will be based at either our Beckington, Bristol or Barnstaple site.

This role allows for flexible working with a 1-2 day onsite weekly presence in Barnstaple. The salary for this role is up to £85k, depending on experience.

Lead the successful delivery of complex, high-value and high-risk programmes across the full lifecycle, from bid through to delivery and post-project support

Ensure programmes are delivered on quality, on time and on cost, maintaining effective governance, financial control and accurate reporting

Lead, motivate and develop