Technical Engineering Programme Manager Fixed Term Contract

Lead the programme governance in line with company assurance and business management processes through the programme lifecycle.

Offered as a 12month Fixed Term Contract, this role is responsible for a major Tokamak Energy technology development programme and/or several projects driving delivery to quality, cost and delivery targets.

Lead a cross functional programme team as part of the integrated team.

This role will report directly to our Head of Programmes and PMO and sit at the heart of Tokamak Energy in delivering important programmes in support of our strategy.

Deliver the programme benefits to quality, cost and delivery targets.

Drive project management best practices within the programme and Tokamak Energy in conjunction with the PMO team.

• Manage the programme EAC (estimate at completion) and in year budget including estimating, variance narratives and corrective action in line with the company financial timetable
• Planning a baseline Design and manage the programme organisational, product and work breakdown structures leading to work packages with delegated schedules, budgets and risks
• Generate deliverable based, integrated cross functional and supplier / collaborator plans (inc. schedule, cost, risk and resource)
• Planning for monitoring and control In collaboration with the PMO, concurrently define and implement project management processes and performance metrics/controls to plan and track deployment. These will include cost, schedule, scope, risk & issue management, change management, contract management and tracking for any supplier led activity
• Proactively lead the risk management plan and identification & resolution of issues within the programme
• Proactively lead the programme team, collaborators and suppliers to successfully deliver assigned programme(s)
• Set timelines for the successful delivery the programme to quality/scope, cost and delivery targets in collaboration with Technical Leads.
• Define the programme objectives, deliverables and requirements with the Technical Leadership team and agree them with the Programme Sponsor
• Evaluate programme resource demand and ensure the resource allocation is understood and supports the plan as part of the company resource management process
• Promote adherence to safe working practices in the delivery of programme activities
• Agree work share with the Commercial function and coordinate commercial activities to ensure facilities, resources, collaborators and suppliers are secured to support programme requirements. When agreed with Commercial, active leadership of the activities will be required
• Lead progress review meetings (internal and external), prepare reports and presentations including board level material, and ensure actions are captured and closed out

Please note that the appointment of the successful candidate will be subject to standard pre employment screening, as applicable to the post. This will include right to work, proof of identity and references.

• Demonstrate substantial relevant experience in delivery or programme management of large and complex technical programmes
• Be an exceptional integrator who is a cross organisational collaborator and able to motivate different parts of the organisation to deliver results through the application of strong interpersonal and influencing skills
• Experience working in changing environments with the ability and resilience to handle ambiguity and lead in volatile & uncertain situations
• Demonstrate experience of having built, driven and managed innovative programmes in ambiguous & volatile environments in which excellent risk management has been paramount
• Be a skilful communicator and facilitator who is able to draw ideas from others and have experience of interfacing with scientific and engineering teams
• Ability to connect strategic objectives with individual technical tasks and clearly communicate this in both directions for all levels of the business
• Degree qualified in a relevant field
• Able to interpret highly technical situations and apply strong problem solving and decision making skills
• Be qualified in at least one of the following PRINCE 2, APM, Agile Project Management or with experience to demonstrate appropriate PM skills and capability

Please note this role does offer hybrid working, our model sets out a minimum 60% onsite / 40% home working split.

Working arrangements

If you have a disability or require any reasonable adjustments to support you through the application or interview process, please let us know. We're happy to make the necessary arrangements to ensure you can perform at your best.

We're committed to building an inclusive and accessible recruitment experience.

Part time working or job share options will be reviewed on an individual basis.

Pre employment screening

• Share options scheme
• Innovation and Merit bonuses
• Eligible for discretionary performance related bonus
• Pension scheme
• Financial benefits including; group life insurance, critical illness, health cash plan and discount scheme
• 28 days (inclusive of festive break) holiday plus bank holidays
• Opportunity to work on and contribute to world class innovation
• Investment in training and development to support career progression