Programme Manager

Recruiter
Confidential
Location
United Kingdom
Salary
Competitive
Posted
28 Jun 2022
Closes
26 Jul 2022
Job Title
IT Director
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Job Requirements

Programme Manager

Are you an experienced Programme Manager looking to Grow with Gatwick?

To support our growth, our construction team is expanding. The Construction Department comprises several programme and project teams, along with technical support functions and is accountable for the delivery of the airport CIP and strategic growth over the next 5 years, encompassing projects across the campus to deliver fit for purpose critical infrastructure.

What is the role?

The Programme Manager will play a key role in Gatwick's future, leading the planning and execution of a large, strategically important programme of works, covering a series of inter–related projects, within a live airport operational environment. The Programme Manager will be responsible for the technical, commercial and financial management of the overall programme of works, and will ensure all interfaces between the projects are managed effectively to deliver to the project, programme and overall business objectives.

What will you do?

Lead and manage the programme/project team(s) in the design, procurement, construction, delivery, and handover of the programme and individual project(s) to achieve desired business outcomes.

Lead the development and maintenance of a culture of world class health, safety, and environmental standards across the Programme and its associated contractors to deliver the highest levels of health, safety and environmental performance achievable.

Lead the identification and mitigation of risks that may adversely impact programme/project delivery or adversely affect airport operations through the project/programme lifecycle.

Deliver the assigned programme and individual project(s) to defined cost, schedule, and quality requirements, leading the successful handover of assigned projects to the Operations and/or Commercial Departments including ensuring all requisite Airport Operational Readiness planning and activities are in place.

Lead the development of the programme/project team(s); set standards, manage, motivate, coach and mentor staff within the team and wider department. Recognise talent and develop those with high potential.

Ensure compliance with all legal and statutory obligations applicable to this role, including all standards and code compliance, and required planning permissions.

Manage and positively influence key stakeholders (both internal & external) associated with the programme and individual project(s).

Manage the governance of the programme and implement the organisation's processes and best practice, including running the Monthly Exec–level Programme Board.

Lead the Lessons Identified process across all programme activities and embed a culture of continuous improvement.

Do you have what we are looking for?

Educated to Degree/Post–Grad level or equivalent in programme management, architecture, engineering, or construction related field.

Practitioner level in programme management (e.g. MSP or equivalent).

Experience as a programme manager/senior project manager on multi–year projects with a value typically in excess of GBP50m in a relevant industry including experience of leading teams of up to 20 people and managing external suppliers.

Experience of managing programmes of work including multiple, interfacing, concurrent projects highly desirable.

Experience in leading infrastructure programmes/projects in a live operational environment desirable.

Excellent leadership and influencing skills, with the ability to motivate, coach, facilitate and create opportunities for learning for others.

Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate and present complex ideas in a simple way, including to senior stakeholders

Ability to manage complex, potentially conflicting stakeholder requirements.

Sound commercial and financial awareness. Knowledge and understanding of NEC suite of contracts highly desirable.

Knowledge and understanding of contract administration and negotiations.

Knowledge and understanding of airport environment desirable.

Personal resilience and the ability to manage ambiguity.

What's it like to work here?
Our people tell us that working here is something special. No day is like another as there are so many moving parts that make air travel possible. And it's only possible because of the people who work here.
We want exceptional people to help us deliver the great service our passengers have come to expect. You can be part of helping Gatwick to rebuild and grow.

Ready to join us?
Click apply and complete your application. We'll be in touch soon

Our employees enjoy a range of personal, health and financial benefits, including annual leave as standard.

PLEASE NOTE: We have a number of roles within Construction, if you have applied for a similar role recently we are reviewing all CVs and will be in touch, there is no need to re–apply

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