Head of Programs and Transformation

A senior professional the Program Director /Head of Programs is responsible for managing a team of professional Project/Program Management Team and driving project/Program delivery excellence throughout their assigned portfolio by applying a broad range of recognized project/Program management methodologies. This includes team leadership covering both project/Program delivery and support. Accountable for the successful delivery of major complex projects/Programs that span Commercial and/or Technology managing integrated project teams in a matrix organization.

• People and Talent Management:
  • Effective leadership and development of a team of project/Program Managers.
  • Ensure disciplined project management throughout the project management function.
  • Identify development activities to ensure professional development of team members to support building individual and team capability and robust succession plans within the project management function.
  • Effectively exploit and develop the knowledge of people from all functions.
  • Map Programs or work and understand clearly the different role profiles, team structures and competencies required to deliver the goals and objectives of the project.
  • Create inclusive and coordinated project environments to maximise the effectiveness of teams to achieve project success and for individuals to develop.
  • Work closely with the Site Management Team to ensure alignment of the site goals and activities, pursue, develop and implement best practice and continuous improvement processes and procedures throughout the business.
• Project/Program Management:
  • Accountable for the initiating, planning, monitoring & controlling, communicating and close‑out phases for all assigned projects, which includes the completion of Product Lifecycle Process Gates where applicable. Apply best practise and operate in accordance with relevant Smith Detection Program Excellence Centre (PEC) processes.
  • Lead the activities of integrated project and/or cross‑functional teams to achieve successful completion of projects/Programs to their committed delivery dates within budgeted costs and in accordance with relevant PEC processes.
  • Execute projects/Programs in accordance with the standardised business rhythm that coordinates the activities of project/Program management, finance and project controls teams. Accountable for ensuring that project records are maintained within defined software tools/databases.
  • Ensure that assigned projects/Programs have a minimum number of artefacts (e.g. Work breakdown Structure, Cost Breakdown Structure, Responsibility Assignment Matrix, RACI Matrix, time scheduling, resource planning, risk and change management controls, etc) commensurate to the project categorisation.
  • In coordination with the site financial managers, be accountable and responsible for the financial reporting elements of the portfolio deliverables; ensuring financial data is updated, controlled, aligned with Sales and Finance, in order to be presented by team members as requested.
  • Accountable for the establishment of cost and schedule baselines and the maintenance of such baselines through forecast updates and the management of scope. Ensure that the PEC defined risk and change control process is applied across the portfolio in accordance with the business rhythm.
  • With support from Project Controls conduct monthly variance analysis for explaining and interpreting impact against the baseline and the completion and tracking of corrective/preventative actions. Chair monthly project/Program reviews or ad‑hoc as required.
  • Act as a role model and mentor to project/Program management team members. Provide ad‑hoc support based on their experience.
  • When required, act as a Deputy for the Head of Market/Global Programs Director. This will include duties such as supervising activities of team members and leading or providing representation at reviews or meetings.
  • Embrace and act as a champion for collaboration across Global Programs and wider global Smiths Detection business. Responsible for integrating assigned Commercial and/or Technology projects/Programs where necessary to maximise effective end‑to‑end delivery.
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