Programme Manager – Security

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Programme Manager – Security (1 year Fixed Term Employment)

Hybrid, Cambridge / London

This is a business facing role with the primary purpose of delivering complex internal projects that will require the support & involvement from many functions across AVEVA.The role will define, lead, and oversee the successful planning, budgeting, and delivery of develop and implement a comprehensive with associated governance and KPIs. This is a senior role reporting to the Director of Security Portfolio and will provide security & technical expertise and programme leadership. The Programme Manager will need to build and maintain strong, positive relationships with key stakeholders through clear & effective communication, stakeholder engagement, and change management.

Roles and responsibilities :

Lead the successful delivery of a cross-functional programme, identifying, planning and coordination of a number of security, technological and business projects ensuring priorities, interdependencies and resources are managed effectively.

Ensure that programme goals are accomplished and are in line with business objectives.

Responsible for ensuring the vision, goals, objectives and strategy are defined for all programmes and projects.

Proactively plans and optimises resources in line with business change priorities so that a realistic delivery programme is established and maintained

Identify, analyse, and mitigate program risks, communicating effectively with stakeholders, and implementing plans to mitigate these risks effectively.

Defining, management and application of required governance arrangements including milestone reporting, project status reporting, financial reporting and risk and issue management.

Adherence in utilising AVEVA’s PPM tools & processes

Managing the programme's budget on behalf of the Senior Responsible Officer(s) or Portfolio Director, monitoring expenditure and costs for effective budget and benefit management.

Support & involvement in delivering performance reviews, managing objectives, and recruitment

Working with key stakeholders to produce recommendations, solutions and strategies to key stakeholders

Skills and qualifications :

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related field; project management and / or general business management; or equivalent, related IT experience

Programme management training and certification (PgMP, MSP etc.)

At least 5 years delivering complex Information Security, technology or business transformation programmes including across multiple teams and vendors.

Proven experience of complex stakeholder management, managing lots of stakeholders with different views & personality types up to and including C-Suite members.

Managed budgets and resources effectively to deliver programmes efficiently and within budget.

Managing significant risks and issues

Ability to lead and motivate others, demonstrating empathy and knowledge of personality types.

Ability to collaborate with and influence diverse groups of stakeholders to achieve a common goal.

Knowledge of programme & project-planning tools

Familiarity with all elements of security

Exceptional verbal and written communication skills

Expertise in setting and managing customer expectations.

Change implementation planning & management.

Strategic thinking to facilitate prioritisation.

Good business & commercial awareness

Effective influencing and negotiating skills in an environment where this role may not directly control resources.

Strong knowledge and understanding of business needs, with the ability to establish and maintain a high level of customer trust and confidence.