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 WorkingAt 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.
Loudwater, Greenford, and Weymouth exclusively offer a 9-day fortnight working pattern, offering extended weekends every other week, granting you more time to pursue your passions. And that's not all – we provide flexible start and finish times, as well as Time off in Lieu (TOIL) for up to 1 day per calendar month which tie in with our Values of Integrity, Transparency and Alignment. 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
Background
Ultra Maritime provides innovative systems and product solutions for maritime based applications both in the UK and international market. Offering a range of turn-key products, services and niche product solutions using in-house technology, specialist third party products and COTS technology to the defence industry.
The role of the Programme Manager is pivotal to the success of the business with focus being on successful Programme delivery.
The successful individual must be willing to undergo Security Clearance.
Purpose
Reporting to the Integrated Programme Team Director, the Programme Manager is responsible for allocated programme/project delivery, ensuring that assigned Programmes are completed on time, to budget and to the expected quality requirements.
The Programme Manager will also be responsible for providing support in establishing best practice, providing suggestions of improvements to the current processes, practices and methods, and looking for potential opportunities for improvements. Where appropriate the job holder will be required to mentor and coach team and peer members.
Responsibilities / Duties
To assume full responsibility for the management and delivery of assigned projects/programmes with full accountability for programme performance. Deliver the programme/project in line with the UECSS processes, procedures and standards; and work together with the team to implement on-going process improvement initiatives.
Programme Management; To define, communicate, execute & monitor the programme and prioritise programme outcomes in line with agreed contractual and delivery requirements, with appropriate work packages, key milestones and budgets for each stage of work package.
To develop and lead programme teams; providing leadership, direction and control through effective work package management. Provide support, mentoring and coaching as required to ensure a productive and cohesive Programme team motivated to achieve and succeed in meeting programme goals and objectives.
To have a complete understanding of the programme scope and the contractual requirements, and to ensure Programme objectives, progress, and the approach for implementation is clearly communicated to stakeholders, Programme team members, customer/s, and supply chain implementing the Lifecycle Management process throughout the programme.
To effectively manage internal and external Stakeholders, including (but not limited to) effective expectation management, clear and concise communication, and progress reporting.
To develop, implement and maintain programme plans and statements of work (SOW’s), detailing task descriptions, deliverables, programme/project schedules through liaison with specialist areas across a matrix organisation. To effectively manage requirements to ensure outcomes meet contractual obligations, Ultra quality standards, and customer expectations.
To manage Resource Forward Load, assign programme resources and conduct regular reviews of resource requirements, ensuring resources are managed in the most effective way to ensure adherence to schedule and successful delivery of discreet Programme outcomes.
To effectively manage risks, issues and opportunities within the programme, ensuring registers are established and maintained through the life of the assigned programme with high level of accuracy. To champion risk identification and management throughout the lifecycle of each programme, and educate Programme team members on their responsibilities to escalate identified risks/issues/opportunities. To qualify, quantify and assess risks in order to develop an appropriate mitigation strategy.
To build strong customer relationship acting as the primary point of contact for customer communication and liaison, keeping customers informed of work progress, risks/issues and resolution plans. Ensure customer satisfaction is maintained at all times and manage customer exceptions, in-line with company priorities and capabilities.
To ensure re-work is effectively managed and reduced across all allocated programmes adopting a proactive approach. Ensure data is collected and analyse on an on-going and maintained basis. Support incentives to reduce overall re-work level across the CBU and achieve targets set.
Programme Performance Reporting; To maintain programme performance dashboard incorporating reporting metrics to facilitate frequent assessment of current performance and actively drive programme and/or cross functional improvements through the life cycle of the programme.
To report status and performance of the assigned programme in line with Ultra Maritime's management reporting cycle, and ensure Programme data is maintained to a high level of accuracy (forward load, programme plans, risk, logs and financial data).
To hold, chair and /or present at various forums (such as programme meetings, progress and contract reviews), making sure that all communications to stakeholders are clear, concise and unambiguous.
New Business; To identify and pursue business opportunities working closely with the sales and marketing team. Ensure that an opportunity capture plan is in place in line with the order intake process.
Lead assigned bids taking on the role of a Bid Manager. Develop a robust delivery plan ensuring timely submission of the proposal to the customer in line with company’s bid management process. Ensure a robust winning strategy is developed and communicated to the assigned team members in order to produce a ‘winning proposal’. Effective management of assigned bid budget.
Typically, a Master Degree (or equivalent) in a related field and experience in program management or multiple functions working with program management.
May be required to maintain security clearance
Benefits on offer:
Optional 9 day fortnightTOILFlexible working hours1pm finish on a FridayAnnual bonusHybrid working for certain job roles.Casual dress25 days holidayChristmas shut down.Option to buy or sell holiday.Option to purchase private health care, dental, critical illness etc via salary sacrifice.Reward hub - discounts at over 200 online stores4 x annual salary life coverPension starting at 5% Employer / 4% Employee. You can select your employee contribution level from 4% to 70% (providing this sacrifice does not cause your salary to drop below the National Minimum Wage/ National Living Wage).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.
Company: Ultra Maritime