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Programme Manager
Programme Manager
Programme Manager
Posted 9 days ago
- Glasgow, Scotland
- Any
- External
Assystem is an international company with one mission: accelerate the energy transition around the world.
Every day, our 7,500 switchers located in 12 countries (Europe, Middle East, Pacific Asia & Africa) connect their six thousand billion neurons to tackle the task of the century: switching to low-carbon energy.
We are a collective committed to the actors who are making the energy switch. Sharing our knowledge, expertise and values allows us to innovate and think differently about the energy transition.
Drawing on more than 55 years' experience in highly regulated sectors subject to strict security and safety requirements, we provide our customers with engineering and project management services, as well as digital services and solutions to optimize the performance of complex infrastructure projects throughout their life cycle. The Group is currently ranked third in the world for nuclear engineering.
To ensure a viable, efficient, and reliable energy future for all.
Job Description
Programme Manager Role Overview
Role:
Programme Manager (Senior Leadership)
Reporting to:
Programme Director (with deputising responsibilities)
Locations:
Glasgow, Abbeywood, MoD Main Building (frequent travel)
Responsibilities:
Leadership:
Manage and lead delivery agencies and team members.
Provide direction, advice, and coaching on programme management.
Lead by example, driving results and promoting the right culture.
Foster collaborative relationships with stakeholders.
Ensure performance management and promote Diversity and Inclusion.
Develop team capabilities with robust development plans.
Ensure compliance with mandatory training and CPD.
Inspire and engage teams across HMNB Clyde and related entities.
Support and deputise for the Programme Director.
Recruit and line manage staff.
Programme Management:
Monitor programme progress, clarify objectives, and integrate activities.
Resolve issues and improve delivery performance.
Report on programme performance (time, cost, quality, safety).
Contribute to approvals, budget planning, and financial cycles.
Provide strategic advice and support to the Programme Director.
Ensure effective use of programme management tools and techniques.
Develop and critique business cases and benefit realisation plans.
Key Attributes:
Strategic Thinker:
Evidence-based decision making.
Communicator:
Excellent verbal and written skills.
Organizer:
Effective workload management.
Results-Driven:
Focused on results and positive culture.
Leader:
Inspires and motivates teams, fostering collaboration.
Qualifications:
Essential:
HNC or equivalent in a relevant engineering discipline.
Knowledge:
Understanding of design intent for electrical infrastructure in High hazard industries, preferably nuclear.
Qualifications
Key attributes for this role:
Key Behaviours:
Leadership
Seeing the Big Picture
⚡ Delivering at Pace
Communicating and Influencing
Experience:
️
Leading large or complex infrastructure and capability delivery programmes.
Delivering within structured environments with innovative solutions.
Leading virtual teams across functional, organizational, or geographic boundaries.
Managing stakeholders in complex environments.
Degree in relevant discipline (e.g., Engineering, Project Management) or significant experience.
Charter level professional or equivalent.
Relevant Project and Programme Management qualifications.
Desirable:
⚖️
Experience in regulated environments.
️
Knowledge of the defence or security sector.
Commitment to learning and using established project management methodologies.
Additional Information
Why Join the Switchers Community?
A dynamic career management policy to enable our employees to progress through our five business lines: operations, project, technical, sales and support functions
Provide opportunities to work on exciting, global projects
Access to an employee assistance programme with free mindfulness, health, wellbeing resources and a confidential support line available 24/7 via phone or text
Discount vouchers for days out and restaurants, eye test and glasses vouchers, cycle to work scheme, free flu jabs
Enhanced sick pay
Ideally a Permanent Staff position but contractors considered
Hybrid working with c. 2 days/week in office as meets the need of individual, company and project
Sole UK National, SC required to start
We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills, talent, and our people’s ability to dare are the only things that matter !. Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.
Every day, our 7,500 switchers located in 12 countries (Europe, Middle East, Pacific Asia & Africa) connect their six thousand billion neurons to tackle the task of the century: switching to low-carbon energy.
We are a collective committed to the actors who are making the energy switch. Sharing our knowledge, expertise and values allows us to innovate and think differently about the energy transition.
Drawing on more than 55 years' experience in highly regulated sectors subject to strict security and safety requirements, we provide our customers with engineering and project management services, as well as digital services and solutions to optimize the performance of complex infrastructure projects throughout their life cycle. The Group is currently ranked third in the world for nuclear engineering.
To ensure a viable, efficient, and reliable energy future for all.
Job Description
Programme Manager Role Overview
Role:
Programme Manager (Senior Leadership)
Reporting to:
Programme Director (with deputising responsibilities)
Locations:
Glasgow, Abbeywood, MoD Main Building (frequent travel)
Responsibilities:
Leadership:
Manage and lead delivery agencies and team members.
Provide direction, advice, and coaching on programme management.
Lead by example, driving results and promoting the right culture.
Foster collaborative relationships with stakeholders.
Ensure performance management and promote Diversity and Inclusion.
Develop team capabilities with robust development plans.
Ensure compliance with mandatory training and CPD.
Inspire and engage teams across HMNB Clyde and related entities.
Support and deputise for the Programme Director.
Recruit and line manage staff.
Programme Management:
Monitor programme progress, clarify objectives, and integrate activities.
Resolve issues and improve delivery performance.
Report on programme performance (time, cost, quality, safety).
Contribute to approvals, budget planning, and financial cycles.
Provide strategic advice and support to the Programme Director.
Ensure effective use of programme management tools and techniques.
Develop and critique business cases and benefit realisation plans.
Key Attributes:
Strategic Thinker:
Evidence-based decision making.
Communicator:
Excellent verbal and written skills.
Organizer:
Effective workload management.
Results-Driven:
Focused on results and positive culture.
Leader:
Inspires and motivates teams, fostering collaboration.
Qualifications:
Essential:
HNC or equivalent in a relevant engineering discipline.
Knowledge:
Understanding of design intent for electrical infrastructure in High hazard industries, preferably nuclear.
Qualifications
Key attributes for this role:
Key Behaviours:
Leadership
Seeing the Big Picture
⚡ Delivering at Pace
Communicating and Influencing
Experience:
️
Leading large or complex infrastructure and capability delivery programmes.
Delivering within structured environments with innovative solutions.
Leading virtual teams across functional, organizational, or geographic boundaries.
Managing stakeholders in complex environments.
Degree in relevant discipline (e.g., Engineering, Project Management) or significant experience.
Charter level professional or equivalent.
Relevant Project and Programme Management qualifications.
Desirable:
⚖️
Experience in regulated environments.
️
Knowledge of the defence or security sector.
Commitment to learning and using established project management methodologies.
Additional Information
Why Join the Switchers Community?
A dynamic career management policy to enable our employees to progress through our five business lines: operations, project, technical, sales and support functions
Provide opportunities to work on exciting, global projects
Access to an employee assistance programme with free mindfulness, health, wellbeing resources and a confidential support line available 24/7 via phone or text
Discount vouchers for days out and restaurants, eye test and glasses vouchers, cycle to work scheme, free flu jabs
Enhanced sick pay
Ideally a Permanent Staff position but contractors considered
Hybrid working with c. 2 days/week in office as meets the need of individual, company and project
Sole UK National, SC required to start
We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills, talent, and our people’s ability to dare are the only things that matter !. Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.