Company:
Innove Search is a UK engineering specialist supplying bespoke engineered products and solutions to some of the largest defence and manufacturing companies globally. The company has been operating for over 80 years and employs over 1,000 colleagues worldwide. Over the past 30 years, the business has tendered and successfully won large‑scale, multi‑year manufacturing contracts across the defence sector, driving sustained growth and offering an excellent career opportunity to help this growth continue.
Role
Oversee the programme for major defence customers, managing quality, cost, delivery, risk and opportunities, and act as the primary contact to the major contractor for all project‑related matters. This responsibility extends to the Defence and Operational Team and involves heavy interaction with internal teams (Engineering, Quality, Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance).
Responsibilities
- Successfully deliver the programme within quality, cost and delivery requirements
- Hold full responsibility over the P&L for the Defence projects
- Manage risk and opportunities within the project
- Act as a direct liaison to the major defence contractor (customer)
- Demonstrate a clear leadership style and lead a team of varied skill sets and capabilities
- Coordinate and lead programme updates and communications
- Interact and influence stakeholders within the wider team to offer support for the Programme
- Implement best‑in‑class visual management and project reporting
- Work collaboratively within a matrix styled organisation ensuring cohesion and support across the business
Experience / Requirements
- Proven Programme Director with experience leading complicated engineered projects within a matrix management environment
- Ability to successfully implement and sustain change management
- Resilient and able to motivate a team through challenging new product introduction
- Experienced in senior‑level customer communications and stakeholder management
- Ability to operate at a high level while also being able to deep‑dive into detail
- Ability to develop and implement business plans and resource strategies
- Budgetary ownership experience
Competencies / Behaviours
- Excellent leadership skills and a proven track record in change management programs
- Proven techniques evidencing a truly inspirational approach in the management of people
- Demonstrated career development in leadership and experience leading large teams to achieve outstanding results
Additional Information
Due to the nature of the projects undertaken within the company, you must obtain UK Security Clearance upon offer acceptance.
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