Deputy Programme Director

About the Opportunity

We are recruiting for a senior role supporting the Programme Director directly. In this role you would deputise and have full delegation to oversee performance and interface with the client.

As Deputy Programme Director you will be accountable to the Programme Director and provide direction and oversight on our existing and future programmes consistent with the contractual commitments and expectations of the business, engage at the front end of proposals and expanding it to be effective and in compliance with requirements for each project phase.

You will give direction and support to our project and client organizations in the development of full project life cycle strategies in challenging, complex, regulated environments encompassing research, development, design, manufacture, test, installation, commissioning, pre-operations and transition to operational service. This position is recognised as an expert in complex programme and project challenges with particular focus on delivery of complex projects for both nuclear and non-nuclear manufacturing facilities within our projects and client organizations.

This role will require strong relationship, collaboration and commercial skills.

On project execution:

• Support the development of contract proposals and ensure deliverable plans are in place, including necessary resources and supply chain strategies.

• Overseeing the development and adherence to the Project Execution Plans for all phases (Project Initiation, Project Execution, Construction, etc.) of projects and communicates and coordinates the implementation of the enhancements to the project teams and across the portfolio.

• Lead project performance and internal accountabilities for projects reporting status against key performance indicators, schedule goals, key milestones, financial, EV and commercial on a routine basis.

• Review the key performance measures and contractual metrics defined within the contract. Provide direction on corrective measures when performance are outside acceptable tolerances.

• Review project risks and opportunities and ensure portfolio and business risk are addressed and supporting the projects to be successful.

On business plans and financial performance:

• Work alongside and be accountable to the Programme Director in the development, updating, and meeting the financial goals of the business unit.

• Support in the development of annual operating budgets in cooperation with customer, business manager or groups financial department.

• Ensuring accurate monthly forecasts of cost, schedule, and resource utilisation are development and reported on a routine basis.

• Work with Business Development to increase scope of services on existing contracts and supporting the bids and proposal efforts on new contracts.

On training and development of the capabilities of the personnel assigned to the business unit:

• Work closely with Project Directors, Sr. Project Directors, and/or Project Managers in the delivery of their assigned projects.

• Prepare the next generation of Project Managers and leaders by providing opportunities and through networking and mentoring.

• Recognise and provide the necessary support to the members of the team by maintaining a high sense of emotional intelligence of the team dynamics.

• Lead organisational continuous improvement efforts on the groups journey of becoming the high performing team.

On being one of the primary interfaces with the Client:

• Participate in periodic updates, strategic development, and negotiations with clients.

• Lead formal presentations to clients and/or management with support of others.

• Be attentive to and recognise the client leadership direction and strategic planning enabling early engagement supporting Amentum efforts to be the supplier of choice.

• Represent Amentum in a professional manner and uphold the values of the company to the client.

• Engage collaboratively with client representatives, supporting effective delivery and relationships.

• Work well with the supply chain and our delivery partners, building collaborative relationships and contacts.

Perform all other position related duties as assigned or requested.