Programme Manager

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and self-motivated Programme Manager to join our team. Based from our Whiteley office (UK) the individual will provide direct support to the NATS Portfolio lead to successfully deliver Developmental and Service delivery programmes to our customer NATS. This position is a full time, permanent role, and applicants must have (or be able to acquire) a security clearance. Leidos heritage companies pioneered the development of modern air traffic control systems in the United States more than 50 years ago. Today our systems handle 75 per cent of the air traffic in the U.S. and approximately 60 per cent of the world's air traffic. When it comes to air traffic safety and efficiency, Leidos's proven track record and industry-leading innovations make it the world's most trusted air traffic control partner. THE ROLE YOU WILL PLAY The Programme Manager will be accountable for delivering a programme consisting of the service delivery and development upgrade of IT Infrastructure and business applications services for NATS. The Programme Manager will lead multiple project managers and service delivery managers to deliver the projects and Service to our customer, reporting to the NATS portfolio lead. Primary responsibilities will include:

• Responsible and accountable for managing a programme of projects and Service.
• Develop robust plans in order to meet programme and customer commitments
• Track performance against plan, identify and execute plans to mitigate blockers
• Identify and manage Risks, Issues and Opportunities
• Effectively communicate status to portfolio leadership
• Ability to operate a highly collaborative environment, both independently and integrated into large teams
• Ensure robust Change management to the Programme of Projects
• Manage key stakeholders to align expectations including senior executives in both Leidos and the customer.
• Ensuring that all required programme status and oversight is captured
• Some travel might be required to various customer and Leidos sites
• The role is ideally primarily site based (near to the customer) but there will be flexibility to work flexibly and virtually.
  
  Hands on and proven track record managing complex projects/programmes including Software development in a highly disciplined environment.
• Good interpersonal skills and judgement for dealing with both internal and external stakeholders to develop strong working relations to support achieving objectives
• Ability to engage effectively within a multi-functional programme team comprising both customer, supplier and Leidos staff
• Able to demonstrate a sound understanding of business, finance and personnel management techniques
• The ability to communicate, negotiate and influence effectively at all levels
• Ability to motivate and develop staff
Desirable Experience:
• Air Traffic Management knowledge would be advantageous
• Experience of SOA/ITIL/Service Management methodologies
• Software Lifecycle (Including Agile development & Test)
• Understanding of Assurance requirements applied to system Development
  
  Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people and our community. Our mission and our values guide the way we do business. The foundation of our Leidos culture is our Values, Beliefs and Expectations by which we select, recognise and reward employees. They create the environment that drives us toward our mission. Inspired to make a difference, we are committed to solving the world's toughest problems. Passionate about customer success by being determined to understand and respond to our customers' needs as if they were our own. United as a team, we are bound together by our conviction that ethics and integrity is core to how we operate., Leidos UK & EUROPE (http://www.leidos.com/company/global/uk-europe) - we work to make the worldsafer,healthier, andmore efficient through technology, engineering andscience.
Leidos is a growing company delivering innovative technology and solutions focused on safeguarding critical capabilities and transformation in frontline services, our work in the United Kingdom includes addressing some of the most complex problems in defence, healthcare, government, safety and security, and transportation. What Makes Us Different: Purpose: you can use your passion and abilities at Leidos to keep the people you care about safe. We are at the forefront of machine learning, AI, cyber security and solutions. Using your skills in the technology frontline by helping to build a safer world.You can inspire change. Collaboration: having flexibility to do your job is one of our core benefits, enabling you to become part of our extraordinary team. We have been empowering our people to work flexibly for years. Whether you work from home, the office or on customer sites, we will give you the digital tools and the flexibility to work smarter and align your needs and ours. People: Leidos empowers people from every background to be themselves and gives you the tools to learn new skills by enabling growth whilst developing . We believe that extraordinary people need opportunities to grow, to be inspired and to inspire others. At Leidos, we invest in technical academies, career rotations and a career development plans that enhance your future.

At Leidos we are PASSIONATE about customer success, UNITED as a team and INSPIRED to make a difference. We offer meaningful and engaging careers, a collaborative culture, and support for your career goals, all while nurturing a healthy work-life balance. We provide an employment package that attracts, develops and retains only the best in talent. Our reward scheme includes:
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• 33 days Annual Leave (including public and privilege holidays)
• Access to Flexible benefits (including life assurance, health schemes, gym memberships, annual buy and sell holidays and a cycle to work scheme)