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Validation Programme Manager - Defence
- Permanent Contract
- Clyde
- £45,000 - £55,000 p.a. (dependent upon experience)
- Hybrid working
- SC Clearance Required
RT Consulting are an established Silver ERS Armed Forces Covenant SME, we are a Management Consultancy with over 15 years' experience in driving innovation and transformation in key sectors, including Defence, Local & Central Government, Policing and Transport. As a result of continued success, we are expanding our society of consultants to fulfil current and future demands from our defence portfolio, particularly one of the largest Defence frameworks within the UK which we have proudly been supporting for over 5 years.
Our consultants are deployed into largescale Programmes/Projects to bring expert knowledge to drive sustainable and long-term change and add value to each project / programme.
We are looking for a Validation Programme Manager with the following experience:
- Preparation and maintenance of programme schedules, taking account of dependencies and resource requirements, including management of resource allocations plans needed for programmes, managing potential bottlenecks and implementing steps to achieve benefit realisation.
- Management of programme budgets, including the approval process, monitoring actual spend and updating forecasts accordingly, including assessing the impact on the organisation overall financial management and impact of performance.
- Ability to identify programme risks, implement appropriate mitigation strategies and monitor frequently.
- Establishing and maintaining governance arrangements for the delivery of programmes, defining clear roles, responsibilities and accountabilities, that align with organisational practice.
- Preparing, gaining approval of, refining and updating business cases that justify the initiation and/or continuation of programmes (and/or the projects within them) in terms of benefits, costs and risks.
Working within a secure environment, the ideal candidate will play a crucial role in our society's success. You must hold current and active Security Clearance, ensuring it is up to date and has been utilised within the past 12 months to meet the urgent needs of this programme.
What does it mean to be a part of the RT Society?
Our consultants are an integral part of our business, we want to give you the opportunity to join the RT Society and have the chance to deliver into some of the most complex and sensitive programmes in defence.
- Market leading salary and benefits scheme
- Dedicated Relationship Manager
- Continued guidance & support throughout your project
- First priority for subsequent complex and sensitive programmes
- Competitive pension plan and premium private healthcare benefits
- Continued deployment opportunities across a variety of industries
- Up to 10 days annually paid leave for Reservists commitments
- Social meet ups
- Birthday hampers and non-contractual birthday leave
RT Consultants can work across some of the largest, most complex programmes of work being delivered across the UK and Globally. As a member of our RT Society, we aim to offer you as much support and project continuity as possible. Our RT Society, which is made up of our interim and permanent consultants, offer specialist expertise across our capability areas of expertise such as Project Management, Procurement, Commercial, Planning and Cost, to deliver real strategic and innovative solutions to our partners.
We are committed to encouraging a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with respect and dignity, ensuring they feel valued, supported, and empowered. We strive to ensure a fair, respectful, and inclusive work environment and value diverse perspectives by ensuring equal opportunities for all, regardless of race, gender, age, disability, or background.
By promoting equality and diversity, we aim to create an inclusive environment for our employees to thrive and succeed.
