Associate Director of Programme Advisory

Associate Director of Programme Advisory

Full-Time 70000 - 80000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead and support complex programmes in infrastructure, driving positive change and delivering excellence.
  • Company: Join a fast-growing Programme Advisory team with a focus on innovation and collaboration.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and opportunities to work on impactful projects.
  • Other info: Thriving in a fast-paced environment with excellent career growth opportunities.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact in diverse sectors like Nuclear, Aviation, and Defence.
  • Qualifications: Strong analytical skills, relationship-building abilities, and experience in PMO transformation.

The predicted salary is between 70000 - 80000 £ per year.

Last year the Programme Advisory team was one of the fastest-growing business practices, driven by our success in the infrastructure market. On the back of this growth, we’re continuing to invest in our people, seeking outstanding talent to join us on our growth journey. The Programme Advisory team works with our Delivery Partner clients across some of the largest and most complex programmes in the UK and beyond in the Nuclear, Aviation, Defence, Water, Power including people, processes, governance, tools, and systems.

Analytical Skills: A logical, structured thinker with strong analytical skills, able to gather, analyse, and interpret complex information with precision and accuracy.

Relationship Building: Ability to build strong, lasting relationships with clients, colleagues, and stakeholders at all levels.

Change Leadership: Demonstrated success in leading or supporting change initiatives with tangible, positive outcomes.

Proactive Approach: Highly self‑motivated, adaptable, and comfortable delivering high‑quality solutions in complex and evolving environments.

Technical Excellence: Recognised industry expertise in driving successful PMOs within complex infrastructure programmes.

Maturity Assessments: Ability to assess PMO capability and maturity, providing insight and recommendations for improvement.

Stakeholder Management: Exceptional communication skills with the ability to tailor messages for different audiences and confidently facilitate workshops (in‑person, virtual, or hybrid).

Strategic Advisory: Experience delivering strategic advice on PMO transformation, organisational design, project delivery optimisation, and performance improvement.

Personal Attributes: You thrive in fast‑paced environments. Ready to roll up your sleeves and make a real impact. Passionate about driving positive change within client organisations through influence, delivery excellence, and partnership.

Desired Certifications: Ideally, you will also hold relevant certifications such as APM PMQ/PPQ/ChPP, MoP, MSP, PRINCE2, P3O, PROSCI, Lean Six Sigma.

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Contact Details:

AtkinsRéalis Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Associate Director of Programme Advisory

Analytical Skills
Relationship Building
Change Leadership
Proactive Approach
Technical Excellence
Maturity Assessments
Stakeholder Management