At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and coordinate projects from start to finish, ensuring successful delivery.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking company that values teamwork and innovation.
- Benefits: Attractive salary, life insurance, pension plan, and peer recognition.
- Other info: Engage in community service events and enjoy continuous learning opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by driving change and improving project outcomes.
- Qualifications: 10+ years in project management with strong leadership and communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 51750 - 63250 £ per year.
About the Role
As a Programme Manager, you will work under the guidance of the Head of Projects, responsible for the delivery and project‑management requirements of a Programme or Portfolio of Projects.
You will report to the Senior Programme Manager and be located at Westlakes.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan, direct and coordinate the team's activities to manage and implement projects and/or interrelated projects from initiation to final closure.
- Determine, monitor and review all project economics, including costs, operational budgets, staffing requirements, resources, and risk.
- Identify and assemble the appropriate blend of resources to meet the Programme or Portfolio's needs and requirements.
- Plan, schedule, monitor and report on activities related to the Programme/Portfolio.
- Adhere to the established Project Management processes and governance arrangements, ensuring this is cascaded throughout the projects that make up the Programme/Portfolio.
- Ensure QA arrangements are in place to provide assurance that reporting and adherence to Management Systems is robust.
- Undertake status review meetings among project teams that form the Programme/Portfolio under your oversight, advising the Head of Projects on matters of escalation, major concerns, risks, and opportunities.
- Control project requirements, scope and change‑management issues (including approval of contract variations and early warnings within appropriate levels of authority).
- Actively promote learning from experience and continuous improvement, working with the Head of Projects to identify and embed improvements.
- Work closely with the Programme/Portfolio's Customer Account Manager to identify, develop and maintain a pipeline of work, including maintaining appropriate relationships within client, partner and supply‑chain organisations and setting delivery/execution strategies at RFQ/ITT stages for new opportunities.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 10 or more years of applicable project‑management experience.
- Leadership ability.
- Advanced interpersonal skills, such as effective verbal and written communication.
- Ability to lead and direct complex team structures.
- Ability to develop relationships with stakeholders in upper‑management positions and client organisations.
- Analytical problem‑solving, establishing facts and making complex decisions with little to no supervision.
- Ability to drive change in working practices.
- Knowledge and experience of budgeting and resource allocation procedures.
Benefits
- Attractive remuneration.
• Great benefits for your convenience and safety
- Peer‑to‑peer recognition program.
- Life insurance.
- Pension plan.
- Employee Assistance Program: confidential counseling and resources for employees, eligible dependents and household members.
- Learning and development opportunities.
- Community service events and team‑building activities to strengthen bonds and inspire one another.
Westinghouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.
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Programme Manager employer: Westinghouse Electric Company
Westinghouse is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Westlakes where Programme Managers can thrive. With a strong focus on employee growth through learning and development opportunities, alongside attractive benefits such as life insurance and a pension plan, the company fosters a culture of recognition and community engagement. Join us to be part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement in project management.
Contact Details:
Westinghouse Electric Company Recruitment Team
