Mace
Programme Integration Lead - Defence
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Mace combines construction expertise with consultancy to unlock potential in every person or project and redefine the boundaries of ambition. Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey.
We are looking to appoint an Integration Lead to join our Defence team in Cumbria, supporting the delivery of a high-profile and highly regulated Air Defence programme of national importance. This role requires a highly trusted professional who can operate with discretion, integrity and accountability within a secure environment.
Due to commence in late autumn to early winter, the position sits within an integrated client team and offers responsibility for coordinating and integrating activities across multiple projects, stakeholders and delivery partners to ensure successful programme outcomes within a long-term Defence environment.
This candidate should have eligibility to obtain and maintain UK Security Clearance (SC).
You'll Be Responsible For
- Managing programme integration activities across multiple projects, workstreams and delivery teams.
- Managing programme interfaces, dependencies and critical milestones to support successful delivery.
- Coordinating integrated programme plans and ensuring alignment between project objectives and delivery schedules.
- Facilitating collaboration between client, consultant, supplier and delivery stakeholders.
- Monitoring programme performance and providing clear reporting on progress, risks and delivery challenges.
- Identifying, managing and escalating programme risks, issues and interdependencies.
- Supporting governance, assurance and decision-making processes across the programme.
- Driving consistency in programme reporting, controls and delivery standards.
- Supporting programme mobilisation, transition and readiness activities.
- Promoting continuous improvement, knowledge sharing and collaboration across the Integrated client team.
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You'll Need To Have
- Experience leading programme integration, programme management, PMO or complex project delivery activities.
- Experience managing dependencies, interfaces and stakeholders across large and complex programmes.
- Strong understanding of programme governance, planning, reporting and risk management principles.
- Experience working within Defence, Aerospace, Infrastructure, Nuclear or other highly regulated environments.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management and influencing skills.
- Degree qualified or equivalent professional experience in project management, programme management, engineering or a related discipline.
- Current SC clearance or eligibility and willingness to obtain and maintain UK security clearance (SC).
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What's On Offer
- Car allowance.
- Hybrid working.
- Medical health cover.
- Life insurance.
- Income protection insurance.
- Pension scheme.
- Discretionary annual salary reviews.
- Family friendly policies.
- 22 days annual leave + 2 Mace days + 3 days Christmas shutdown + 1 additional day leave for every 2 years of service + Bank holidays.
Our values
- Safety first - Going home safe and well: We champion a safe, diverse and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of wellbeing in every team.
- Client focus - Deliver on our promise: We own the quality of deliverables, strategic outcomes and build long term relationships with our clients.
- Integrity - Always do the right thing: We influence positive outcomes within our industry, while always aligning with our compliance obligations.
- Create opportunity - For our people to excel: We champion a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities, inspiring our people and teams to develop.
Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation.
We are also open to discussing part time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role.
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