Performance Manager in London

The Programme Performance Manager reports to the Head of Programme Performance at HS2 Ltd and provides performance insight across the programme. The work centres on analysing performance data against baselines, managing mission-level risks and advising on contingency drawdown and Delivery into Service dates. The post sits within project controls on a major infrastructure programme and needs NEC contract knowledge. Sponsorship is not available, so applicants must already hold the right to work in the UK.

What the job involves:

• Provide assurance and integration of programme-wide performance insights
• Manage and coordinate mission-level risks and advise on drawdown of phase-level contingency
• Manage the periodic comparison of performance against baselines, advising on challenge, mitigation and optimisation
• Specify and interpret performance data, identifying initiatives that reduce risk and improve outcomes
• Develop intelligence to support performance management and integration
• Lead assurance, prioritisation and profiling for the annual Performance Measurement Plan
• Analyse risks and opportunities to Delivery into Service dates and recommend changes to the PPD
• Define and manage inputs from delivery teams, the PMO and matrixed controls resources
• Carry out horizon scanning and right-to-left planning to identify strategic risks and opportunities
• Raise recommendations on active risk management
• Promote and embed EDI in all work and comply with organisational EDI policies.

Experience:

• Senior project management or controls roles in infrastructure delivery, including project controls functions
• Leading teams or initiatives and ready for greater responsibility
• Supporting change events within a project environment
• Participating in governance meetings with senior stakeholders
• Microsoft applications such as Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint, or equivalent

Skills & knowledge:

• Clear direction, prioritising objectives and challenging data
• Stakeholder management and influencing across departments
• Facilitating workshops and solving multifaceted problems
• Technical understanding of controls disciplines and interpreting performance data
• Analysing data and producing accurate, timely reports for different audiences
• Knowledge of core project controls and commercial principles: schedule, cost, change and risk

Checks & eligibility:

• Right to work in the UK at the time of application, validated before interview
• Pre-employment checks: nationality and immigration status, references, DBS, financial and education

Other:

• Baseline development and maintenance on a major programme
• Understanding of NEC contracts, amendments and early warning notices
• Implementing processes, procedures and guidance to improve programme outcomes

What’s offered:

• Flexible benefits fund of 20% of base salary, fully pensionable
• Competitive benefits listed on the employer's website
• Flexible working
• Personal and professional development opportunities