Programme Manager

Unleash the Power of Multi-Mission Excellence: Safeguarding the Seas for the World's Navies.

Step into a world where cutting-edge technology meets unparalleled expertise. Ultra Maritime pioneers delivering multi-mission solutions that protect and empower the naval forces worldwide. With our extensive portfolio of capabilities, our innovations are utilised on naval fleets across our allied navies around the globe.

As the maritime and underwater battlespace evolves, we tirelessly push the boundaries to develop advanced specialist systems that provide our 'five-eyes' Defence customers with an unbeatable warfighting edge. From surface vessels to sub-surface operations and unmanned platforms, we are revolutionizing the way naval missions are executed.

We thrive on collaboration and partnering with our customers to ensure mission success. Our expert solutions encompass an array of game-changing technologies, including state-of-the-art sonar, radar, expendables, signature management, and naval power systems.

Join us in shaping the future of naval warfare and together, we will safeguard the seas and empower navies worldwide!

Flexible Working

At Ultra Maritime, we understand that your personal life is just as important as your professional one. That's why we support and promote flexible working arrangements where possible. Whether you prefer a hybrid model, working remotely, or the structure of being on-site, we will support you as best as we can. Embrace the freedom to shape your work hours according to your needs, whether it's part-time, compressed hours, or a unique arrangement that suits your lifestyle.

Rugeley embraces flexibility by offering adaptable start and finish times, empowering you to find the perfect balance between your professional and personal commitments. Bid farewell to rigid schedules and embrace the freedom to design your workday around your unique needs.

It's the 'innovating' and 'empowering' values that we ASPIRE to be. We welcome the challenge to work in new ways and have trust in you when getting the job done because we recognise, our business is our people.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:
Successfully manage a portfolio of similar or related projects for a business stream, providing effective leadership of Project Managers to achieve customer requirements along with meeting the business goals of schedule, budget, deliveries, risk management, sales, margin, and winning new/follow on business.
Manage all customer interfaces, and communicate effectively to Senior Management, team members and peers to establish a common understanding of programme performance and plan for successful programme execution.
Work closely with the Program Finance team to meet key financial objectives and ensure clear and accurate financial reporting.
Prioritise, co-ordinate and plan the project portfolio activities to achieve all agreed business objectives and delivery milestones.
Provide an escalation route for project issues, risks and key decisions.
Personally manage large / higher profile / complex projects as required.
Lead the preparation of bids, including the provision of accurate cost and schedule information.
Provide oversight and governance to ensure effective project planning, programme execution, evaluation and management of project risks, accurate progress reporting, and adherence to project management processes and project gate reviews.
Motivate the team by communicating a shared vision, providing direction, setting goals and mentoring, creating a team environment that encourages people to work towards common objectives.
Liaise with other functional leads within the business to enable strong cross-functional communication and joint decision-making.
Support the Supply Chain team in identification, management and development of key sub-contracts and suppliers.
Deputise for the Senior Director Programs as required.
Demonstrate and adhere to the Ultra ASPIRE values.
Identify resource requirements and conduct interviews and assessments to ensure effective recruitment and selection processes.
Responsible for management, leading and coaching of team members.
Ensure your team understand, demonstrate and adhere to the Ultra ASPIRE values, providing support or redirection as required.
Conduct annual appraisals with team members, setting objectives to ensure performance standards are met or improved.
Conduct regular one to one meetings with team members to discuss workload, progress, training and development needs and address performance issues.
Identify training and development needs for staff and action training requests as required to expand their skills, aligning their needs with the business strategy and regulatory requirements.
Encourage the sharing and retention of knowledge and experience within the business through effective mentoring of team members and colleagues.
Formulate effective succession plans and review regularly to ensure the skills and knowledge required to fulfil key roles are met through continuous training, development and mentoring in line with OSDP requirements.
Carry out other duties that may reasonably be required by the Senior Director Programs in support of department activities.Qualifications / Skills Required:
Experienced Programme Manager with a successful track record in setting up and executing full lifecycle product development.
Educated to degree level in Business/Engineering
Knowledge and practical experience of best practice in Project Management techniques.
Previous experience within a comparable role within a similar industry.
Previous experience of successfully leading and managing a team.
Experience of the commercial elements of project management, including managing contracts and supporting bids & proposals.
Ability to solve complex problems effectively, demonstrating a proactive approach.
Ability to liaise with both internal and external customers and key stakeholders.
Ability to make effective decisions under pressure and apply sound judgement at all times.
Excellent leadership, delegation and teamwork skills.
Excellent communication, influencing and persuading skills.
High commercial and business awareness, customer focus and sales orientation
PC and keyboard literate and working knowledge of project management tools, plus working knowledge of IFS or an equivalent ERP system.
APM Chartered Project Professional or equivalent qualification is desirable.
A background in the Defence industry is desirable, particularly experience of working within SSRO regulations.
Experience of managing multi-disciplined projects with a focus on systems engineering and integration is highly desirable.Routine UK and occasional overseas travel will be required.

Please note the successful candidate will be required to obtain relevant security level status required for the role.

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Relocation Support

Attracting high-level talent and people that can add value and expertise, is vital to our success. Attracting and retaining brilliant people is imperative so that's why we search across the UK for talent. We offer financial support to candidates that are considering relocating; this is considered on a case-by-case basis per role and subject to HMRC guidelines.

Nationality Requirements

Candidates must be eligible to obtain the relevant security clearance required for the role, due to the nature of the programmes we deliver for our customers.

Diverse & Inclusive Employer

Ultra Maritime is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity, inclusion, equity and equality. Underpinned by our values, behaviours, and policies, we want you to feel empowered to be your best and authentic self.

We promote a workplace that welcomes people from all backgrounds and cultures; believing that this will increase our diversity of thinking, and ultimately ensure we continue delivering on our commitments to our customers.

We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status and welcome applications from all candidates