Programme Manager

Our top nuclear client is looking for a Programme Manager to join their team in Scotland.

Our Client has a requirement for a Programme Manager, who will be required to work on a 32 hour Contract basis in Helensburgh.

Role Purpose:

• Direct design and implement a structured framework for managing transformation and change initiatives.
• Develop methodologies to ensure transformation programmes align with organisation key objectives.
• Direct how change initiatives are prioritised, sequenced, and integrated across business functions.
• Establish robust governance structures, decision-making processes, and reporting mechanisms.
• Ensure that transformation programmes comply with all relevant regulatory, financial, and operational standards.
• Develop a risk management approach to proactively identify and mitigate risks across multiple transformation initiatives.
• Develop communication and engagement strategies to align stakeholders across different levels of the organisation.
• Improve collaboration between internal teams, external partners, and leadership to create a culture that supports transformation.
• Define a framework for measuring and improving stakeholder engagement, ensuring smooth adoption of changes.
• Define and implement programme management standards, processes, and tools to enhance transformation execution.
• Establish a centre of excellence for transformation management, providing guidance, training, and best practices to teams managing change initiatives.
• Monitor transformation performance, ensuring continuous improvement and optimisation of programme management practices.
• Develop key performance indicators (KPIs) and reporting mechanisms to track the effectiveness of transformation initiatives.
• Ensure programmes deliver measurable business benefits, such as improved efficiency, reduced costs, and enhanced capability.
• Establish feedback loops to refine programme management approaches based on data and stakeholder insights.

Experience / Skills / Knowledge / Qualifications:

• Proven experience in developing and managing programme management frameworks for large-scale change initiatives.
• Expertise in operating models, governance design, portfolio management, and multi-programme coordination.
• Strong background new business capability requirements, change and integrated planning and business readiness for change.
• Experience in risk and compliance management in a highly regulated environment.
• Ability to design and embed programme management methodologies, tools, and reporting structures.
• Strong stakeholder engagement experience, particularly with senior executives and cross-functional teams.
• Programme management qualification
• Business Change Management qualification or relevant equivalent experience
• Institute of Asset Management Endorsed Assessor or equivalent

Desirable:

• Experience of working with the Ministry of Defence / HM Government
• Experience of working in highly regulated environments
• Asset Management qualification

Benefits:

• Hybrid role 
• 32 hour week

Company information

At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates.  We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for a Programme Manager looking for new employment.

As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.