Hear from the Hiring Manager "Are you experienced in the definition, delivery and/or assurance of complex programmes and projects, and interested in gaining a wider perspective of the work we are doing in radioactive waste management and decommissioning? If so, consider our Project Assurance Manager role – the purpose of which is to provide a focal point for governance support and expert assurance to provide confidence to senior stakeholders that programmes and projects are set-up to succeed and progressing accordingly. Critically, this is a role where you'll get exposure to the full breadth of NRS projects and programmes, gaining a rare helicopter view of our work. It also means you'll be building relationships with a vast array of people, pushing your stakeholder management skills to the next level. The role requires the application of knowledge and experience across all aspects of project management. Independent assurance is fundamental to the planning and delivery of our programmes and projects. In this role, you will ensure that our high standards are being achieved and provide challenge without judgement. You will also help to guide, enable, coach and mentor project management teams to learn and grow. Working in a hybrid arrangement, this role can be based at any of our sites and will require flexibility to travel to our other sites on a regular basis. It is expected that you will work on a NRS Site at least two days per week. Key Deliverables Working in our Programme Management Office, the successful candidate will be part of a small, highly experienced team providing assurance to current and future missions, and be required to: Support the design and delivery of programmes and projects through the provision of timely, consistent, evidence-based and compelling advice throughout their lifecycle. Plan, lead, facilitate and undertake project assurance to give confidence to stakeholders that portfolios, programmes and projects will achieve their scope, time, cost, quality objectives, and realise their benefits. Support projects in distress by assisting the development and implementation of recovery plans that address assurance outcomes. Build and manage effective relationships with stakeholders, establishing and maintaining effective interfaces between functions and programmes and sites as needed. Cultivate strong, trusted relationships with the project management community, supporting the development of project management capability through knowledge sharing, coaching and mentoring within the wider project community. Be an advocate for assurance as an enabler for project management good practice aiming to ensure that it remains central to the culture of the organisation. Qualifications & Experience Educated to degree level with a professional qualification in a relevant discipline (essential). APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ), or equivalent (essential). Chartered Project Professional, or equivalent, or on track to achieve Chartered Project Professional status within one year (desirable). Demonstrable programme and project delivery experience (engineering, procurement, construction) of significant value and complexity in a highly regulated industry or industries (essential). Experienced in the provision of project assurance (desirable).
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