At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and manage complex programmes across various sectors, driving positive change and delivering excellence.
- Company: Join a fast-growing team at a leading infrastructure consultancy.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career development opportunities, and a dynamic work environment.
- Other info: Ideal for those passionate about driving change and thriving in fast-paced settings.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on high-profile projects while collaborating with top industry experts.
- Qualifications: Experience in programme management and strong leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 70000 - 80000 £ per year.
Overview
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 & Renewables, and Transportation sectors.
We pride ourselves on empowering clients through trusted collaboration and helping them solve complex challenges, transform their organisations, and build an enduring capability for the future.
Key Responsibilities
- Associate Director will work across multiple sectors on some of the UK’s most complex, high‑profile programmes, collaborating with multi‑disciplinary teams and solving diverse client challenges.
- This role will allow you to work across various programmes, with the support of some of the most experienced teams across the global Atkins Réalis business while developing your own career journey.
- Required Skills & Experience
- Programme Lifecycle: Experience across the full programme lifecycle, including establishing and delivering within major transformational PMOs.
- People Leadership: Proven ability to lead and manage large, multi‑disciplinary teams in dynamic environments.
- PMO Design & Set‑Up: Ability to design, develop, and implement PMOs; 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/Ch PP, Mo P, MSP, PRINCE2, P3O, PROSCI, Lean Six Sigma.
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Associate Director of Programme Advisory in London employer: AtkinsRéalis
AtkinsRéalis is an exceptional employer that prioritises employee growth and development, particularly in the dynamic field of environmental consultancy. Located in London, our collaborative work culture fosters innovation and sustainability, providing team members with the opportunity to engage in meaningful projects while working alongside industry experts. We are committed to supporting your journey towards chartership and offer a range of benefits that enhance work-life balance and professional advancement.
