Strategic Deputy Programme Director for Complex Projects in Reading

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.

You will engage at the front end of proposals and expand them to be effective and in compliance with requirements for each project phase. You will give direction and support to our project and client organisations 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 recognized 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 organisations. This role will require strong relationship, collaboration and commercial skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development of contract proposals and ensure deliverable plans are in place, including necessary resources and supply chain strategies.
• Oversee the development and adherence to the Project Execution Plans for all phases (Project Initiation, Project Execution, Construction, etc.) of projects and communicate and coordinate the implementation of 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 support the projects to be successful.
• 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 group’s financial department.
• Ensure accurate monthly forecasts of cost, schedule, and resource utilisation are developed and reported on a routine basis.
• Work with Business Development to increase scope of services on existing contracts and support the bids and proposal efforts on new contracts.
• 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 group’s journey of becoming a high performing team.
• 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.

Here’s What You’ll Need

• Ideally hold a Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related scientific field and have proven years of senior plant operational experience.
• Ideally Chartered.
• Demonstrated capability to interface with customers and provide direction to technically qualified personnel are preferred.
• Excellent communications and analytical skills; able to demonstrate and apply principles and theory underpinning operational practices and legislative standards in the delivery of large complex programmes and facilities.
• Experienced in dealing with regulators, developing solutions, stakeholder relations to maintain legislative compliance and plant functionality.
• Ability to gain SC Clearance.

Equal Opportunity

As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.