Programme Manager

Job title: Programme Manager
Job Type: Contract
IR35 Status: Inside IR35
Start date: Subject to clearance / Onboarding
Duration: 12 Month Rolling Contract
Pay rate: 75- 85 per hour umbrella (depending on experience)
Location: Preston, Lancashire
Hours of work: 37-40 Hours Per Week (Mon-Fri)

WFH: 3 Days expected from site per week / 2 days from home.

Working under the guidance of the Head of Projects, responsible for the delivery and project management requirements of a Programme or Portfolio of Projects.

Duties include:

Planning, directing and co-ordinating the team's activities to manage and implement projects and/or interrelated projects from initiation to final closure.

Determines and monitors and reviews all project economics to include costs, operational budgets, staffing requirements, resources, and risk.

Identifies and assembles the appropriate blend of resources to meet the Programme or Portfolio's needs and requirements.

Plans, schedules, monitors, and reports on activities related to the Programme/Portfolio.

Adheres to the established Project Management processes and governance arrangements, ensuring this is cascaded throughout the projects that make up the Programme/Portfolio.

Ensures QA arrangements are in place to provide assurance that reporting and adherence to Management Systems is robust.

Undertakes status review meetings among project teams that form the Programme/Portfolio under their oversight. Advises the Head of Projects on matters of escalation, major concerns, risks, and opportunities within the Programme/Portfolio.

Controls project requirements, scope and change management issues (including approval of contract variations and early warnings within appropriate levels of authority).

Must Haves:

Bachelor's degree in applicable disciplines: Project Management, Engineering, Business, Construction Management or related technical discipline required

Minimum of 10 or more years of applicable project management experience required; 10-15 years preferred

APM Qualified

Strong project delivery and stakeholder management from within the nuclear industry

UK National Security Vetting Status - All candidates must be Eligible to obtain BPSS Clearance

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Company information:
This contract is being advertised by Rullion Ltd.
Since 1978, Rullion has been securing exceptional candidates for a range of clients; from large well-known brands, to SMEs and start-ups. As a family-owned business, Rullion's approach is credible and honest, focused on building long-lasting relationships with both clients and candidates.

Rullion is a forward-thinking recruitment company that specialises in providing a wide range of talent consultancy services to a diverse client base; from small start-ups to large household names.
We celebrate and support diversity and are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.

Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.