Programme Manager

As a Senior Project Manager, you will oversee and drive the successful delivery of high-profile, complex programmes, ensuring strategic alignment, resource optimisation, and stakeholder satisfaction. This role is integral to the organisation, requiring dynamic leadership and a commitment to fostering innovation, sustainability, and operational excellence.

You will manage project delivery teams, ensuring the successful execution of projects within the programme and alignment with organisational objectives.

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of strategic programmes, ensuring objectives are met within scope, budget, and timelines.
• Define and manage programme governance structures, ensuring transparency, accountability, and effective risk management.
• Align programmes with organisational goals and client requirements, providing strategic oversight to project teams.

• Directly manage project delivery team members and oversee multidisciplinary teams, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
• Mentor and develop project leaders, ensuring professional growth and the adoption of best practices.

• Act as the primary point of contact for key clients and stakeholders, ensuring alignment and proactive communication across all programme stages.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, promoting trust and long-term partnership opportunities.
• Oversee programme budgets and financial performance, ensuring profitability and adherence to financial plans.
• Manage contracts and commercial agreements, collaborating with legal and finance teams to mitigate risks and ensure compliance.
• Actively source work for self, team, service division and Aqua.
• Strategically allocate resources across projects, ensuring optimal utilisation and addressing conflicts or shortages.
• Forecast resource needs and develop strategies to support long-term organisational growth.

• Monitor and report on programme performance, delivering data-driven insights to senior leadership and clients.
• Prepare executive-level reports highlighting progress, challenges, and recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Drive process optimisation initiatives to enhance efficiency and delivery excellence.
• Champion the adoption of innovative tools, technologies, and methodologies to improve programme outcomes.

• Embed sustainability principles across programmes, ensuring alignment with organisational environmental and social objectives.
• Support the organisation's digital transformation agenda by integrating data-driven decision-making into programme management.

• Proven experience in leading large, complex programmes across multiple sectors.
• Strong leadership capabilities with a strategic mindset and exceptional communication skills.
• Expertise in stakeholder management, risk mitigation, and financial governance.
• Proficiency in project and programme management tools, including Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, and advanced digital platforms.
• NEC3/4 accreditation or similar certification.
• Experience in the water, utilities, or infrastructure sectors.
• Advanced knowledge of project dashboards and data visualisation tools.