Head of Programmes

FLIR Systems, Inc.; Street; On-site; GBP 70,000 - GBP 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company is seeking a Head of Programmes in the UK to lead and develop a team of Programme Management professionals. The role involves managing multiple projects, ensuring deliverables are met on time and within budget. Candidates must hold a degree in engineering or science and have experience in delivering complex programmes. Strong communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office are essential. This position offers opportunities for career development in a dynamic and impactful environment.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level, with an engineering or scientific background.
• Experience of delivering complex technically challenging programmes.
• Confidence, professionalism with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Programme Management Team and conduct performance reviews.
• Develop and train the Programme Management team.
• Define and develop tools and processes for program management.

Skills

Programme management

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Continuous improvement methodologies

Education

Degree in engineering or science

Tools

Microsoft Office

MRP/ERP applications

Job description

Head of Programmes page is loaded## Head of Programmeslocations: UK - St Asaphtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: REQ30907**Be visionary**Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins.**Job Description****Job Outline:**This role will lead, manage and develop a team of Programme Management professionals, responsible for multiple projects from bid development through to production readiness, ensuring that the projects achieve the desired deliverables, on time and to cost and quality. This is an exciting and dynamic opportunity to make a real contribution to the Company by ensuring the successful development of products that are “leading edge”. Career development is a real possibility for candidates with the ability and aptitude to succeed.**Key Responsibilities:**The main duties with this position will be to:* Lead the Programme Management Team (annual reviews, performance metrics)* Capability lead for programme management* Develop and Train Programme Management team* Programme Management (50%)* Maintains the programs dashboard* Defines and develops tools and processes for program management and reviews* Allocates tasks in line with the business need**Personal Specification:**It is essential that all candidates have the following:* Educated to degree level, with an engineering or scientific bias – providing the ability to have a technically credible dialog with the engineering and production teams.* Experience of delivering complex technically challenging programmes* A high standard of general education, and conversant with Microsoft office applications - Word, Excel and PowerPoint.* Confidence, professionalism with excellent communication and interpersonal skills and can represent our company at all levels and within international cultures.* High motivation, responsiveness and focus, also possess meticulous attention to detail – crucial for ensuring programme requirements are fully understood and met.* Confidence and credibility to influence business performance* Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies, AS9100 and associated quality standards* Bid and programme management skills within an engineering or manufacturing process environment.* Managing customers, suppliers and internal business project teams to deliver quality & timely results.**The following attributes are considered desirable, but not essential for the role:*** Experience of working with MRP / ERP applications and associated software* Prince II or equivalent program management qualification* Membership of a recognised programme management body* Exposure and/or experience of military or commercial optronic systems and associated technologies.#Qioptiq #LI-ON1Teledyne and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions..