At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead project execution and business planning across complex programmes while interfacing with clients.
- Company: Join Amentum, a leader in innovative project management and engineering solutions.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development opportunities, and a dynamic work environment.
- Other info: Collaborative culture with opportunities for career growth and client engagement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by overseeing key projects and mentoring future leaders.
- Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field and proven senior operational experience.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 65000 £ per year.
At Amentum, we are recruiting for a senior role supporting the Programme Director directly.
The Deputy Programme Director will oversee performance and interface with the client, leading project execution and business planning across complex programmes.
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 Project Execution Plans for all phases and coordinate implementation across project teams and portfolio.
Lead project performance and internal accountabilities, reporting status against key performance indicators, schedule goals, milestones, financial, EV and commercial metrics.
Review key performance measures and contractual metrics, providing direction on corrective measures when performance is outside acceptable tolerances.
Identify and mitigate project risks and opportunities, ensuring portfolio and business risks are addressed.
Work with the Programme Director to develop, update and meet financial goals of the business unit, including annual operating budgets and monthly forecasts.
Support business development efforts, increasing scope of services on existing contracts and supporting bids and proposals for new contracts.
Collaborate with Project Directors, Sr.
Project Directors, and Project Managers to deliver projects, mentor junior staff, and foster a high‑performing team culture.
Act as primary client interface, participating in periodic updates, strategic development, negotiations, and formal presentations.
Maintain professional representation of Amentum and uphold company values.
Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related scientific field.
Proven senior plant operational experience.
Strong relationship, collaboration, and commercial skills.
Excellent communication and analytical skills, with ability to apply operational principles and legislative standards.
Experience dealing with regulators and maintaining plant functionality and compliance.
Ability to gain and maintain SC Clearance.
Preferred Qualifications Chartered engineer.
Demonstrated capability to interface with customers and provide direction to technically qualified personnel.
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Contact Details:
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