Job Description

If you'd like to be considered for this opportunity we encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment as if applications are high the role will close before the closing date given.
Role: EPMO (Enterprise Programme Management Office) Director
Job Family: P3M
Grade: D2
Let us introduce the role
As EPMO Director, you will be accountable for building, shaping and leading the Strategic Warhead Enterprise Plan (SWEP) 10 year Business Plan and providing AWE and the overall customer with integrated reporting and insight which demonstrates programme confidence and/or enables Executive and Board level stakeholder decision making.
Reporting to the Engineering Director and working in close collaboration with Finance Director and Chief Commercial Officer, this is a critical and influential senior leadership role engages with senior stakeholders across the business to develop and provide complete clarity about AWE's delivery against its mission in year and the long-term view.
You will ensure outstanding Enterprise PMO standards are in place and create the capability to provide Programme Management Office services across the Defence Nuclear Enterprise, ensuring internal and external service level and key performance indicators are met.
Some of the Key ResponsibilitiesLead the Enterprise Project Management Office, ensuring alignment of the AWE operating model with Customer programme requirements and enabling access to progress updates for the Executive Group and Board Lead the EPMO interface office with the Customer Engage and seek cooperation across the EPMO, Finance, Commercial, wider AWE PMOs and AWE Executive to enable effective delivery of the EPMO agenda Maximise the quality and timeliness of Management Information and insight provided to the AWE Executive and Board and by AWE to the MoD ensuring driving through enterprise-wide actions and Mission effectiveness Ensure effective maintenance, governance and development of the Strategic Warhead Enterprise Plan (SWEP) and the utilisation of this to support decision making and intervention Provide leadership and management to direct reports and their teams ensuring effective Mission performance and delivery against AWE and Customer performance metrics

Whilst not to be considered a tick list, we'd like you to have experience in some of the following:Portfolio management qualification - MoP Successfully implemented a PMO across a large complex organisation Proven experience of stakeholder management and relationships across wide range of stakeholders High levels of emotional intelligence and ability to create fellowship and develop and maintain relationships with key internal, external customers and stakeholders Ability to make sense of complexity and communicate clearly Demonstrated ability to establish and meet real commitments Highly developed communication and negotiation skills with the ability to influence at all levels Highly developed facilitation, presentation, leadership and interpersonal skills Strong business acumen The ability to make strategic decisions and follow them through to completion Capable of making challenging decisions and holding firm on promise and commitments Degree in a technical discipline or equivalent experience Strong understanding of the regulatory environment

All candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the correct security clearance for this role.
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Everyone who works at AWE brings unique skills and perspectives to the table. We recognise that great people don't always 'tick every box'. That's why we focus on your potential, your fit with our values, your transferable skills as well as your experience. Even if you don't meet every point above, but you feel that this role and AWE are a great fit for you, please go ahead and apply, we'd love to receive your application.
Important things you need to know:We encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment if applications are high and the role therefore closes. You will need to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role. This will be funded by AWE. The nature of our work does mean you need to be a British Citizen who has been resident in the UK for the past 5 years in order to apply for SC clearance and 10 years for DV. We want you to feel comfortable and able to shine during our recruitment process. Please let us know on your application form if you need any adjustments/accommodations during the process. Our interviews typically take place over Teams and for most roles are a 1 stage process.

Our ambition is to create workplaces where we recognise and celebrate differences, encourage diverse contributions and our employees feel able to be themselves at work. We strive to create a genuine culture of openness and inclusion and encourage diverse applicants. Any inclusion information you provide will be stored in accordance with GDPR and kept separate from your application form and CV, and the information will not be shared with anyone involved in interviewing or making hiring decisions.
Please note that you must be a British Citizen to apply for a role with us.