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AWE

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17 days ago

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Delivery Assurance Manager

Location: This role is based at Aldermaston. RG7 4PR, located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking.

Package: Starting at 48,030 (depending on your suitability, qualifications, and level of experience)

Working pattern: AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight. We will consider flexible working requests so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know your preferred working pattern on your application.

Let us introduce the role

We are looking for a Delivery Assurance Manager to work in the Portfolio Management Office (PMO) as part of the Portfolio, Programme & Project (P3M) Assurance team. The Delivery Assurance Manager will report to the Delivery Assurance Service Lead. You will be accountable for, on behalf of the P3M Assurance Service Lead, managing that the right level of assurance is undertaken at the right time in a project's lifecycle. This role is part of a growing team and will give you a holistic view across the business.

As a Delivery Assurance Manager, your role would entail:

Managing the planning & scheduling of P3M assurance activities across the AWE Enterprise whilst ensuring alignment of key assurance activities across interdependent projects.Managing the implementation of major corrective actions from P3M assurance reviews.Managing appropriate and proportional application of the P3M assurance processes in the P3M framework (i.e. the process documentation used to deliver projects, programmes & portfolios).Managing the integration and continuous improvement of the P3M assurance processes in the P3M framework.Building, developing, and leading a team to co-ordinate P3M assurance reviews.

Whilst not to be considered a check list, candidates should be able to demonstrate some of the following:

Prior experience working with assurance, or undertaking reviews on delivery, in a Project/Programme environment would be advantageous.Understanding of different project management and controls methodologies, including the suitability on different projects, programmes, and portfolio would be beneficial.Experienced in compiling reports and presenting to peers and senior leaders.The ability to build relationships with stakeholders at all levels.Comfortable in holding courageous conversations with senior managers to ensure successful delivery.Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.Demonstrable leadership skills, with the ability to build strong focused teams.Resolution focused with the ability to be flexible and creative in approach.Excellent organisational and record keeping skills, with a keen eye for detail.Experience in using departmental data and trends to gain insight and then using that insight to build action.Confident IT skills across Microsoft Office - experience using MS Projects would be beneficial but is not essential.

Some reasons we think you'll love it here:

AWE has wide range of benefits to suit you. These include:

9-day working fortnight - meaning you get every other Friday off work, in addition to 270 hours of annual leave. Market leading contributory pension scheme (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your contributions).Family friendly policies: Maternity Leave - 39 Weeks Full Pay and Paternity Leave - 4 Weeks Full Pay.Opportunities for Professional Career Development including funding for annual membership of a relevant professional body.Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services.Life Assurance (4 x annual salary).Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending.Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring.

The 'Working at AWE' page on our website is where you can find full details in the 'AWE Benefits Guide'.

This job role is suitable for hybrid working, which is an informal, non-contractual and voluntary arrangement, blending a balance of attendance in the workplace (your permanent duty station) and working from home as a personal choice. If you are successful, any opportunities for hybrid working will be discussed with you prior to you taking up your post.

location

Berkshire