Introduction




Company cultures & job summary



Our client is looking for an Associate Director to lead Digital Project Controls transformations across major Defence programmes. You'll need solid experience on large-scale capital programmes within the UK Defence sector, with a strong grasp of P3M methodologies and digital implementation. SC Clearance is essential - applicants must be sole UK nationals. Apply Now !




Working Patterns and location - Hybrid - 1 day on site per week




Key responsibilities



• Assess client challenges and define requirements within complex Defence delivery and assurance environments.



• Implement and refine P3M methodologies, processes, data structures and tools aligned to Defence governance and acquisition lifecycles.



• Direct technology suppliers and lead digital implementation teams within secure client environments.



• Embed change across MoD organisations and Tier 1 partners through stakeholder engagement and business readiness support.



• Produce high-quality documents, reports and deliverables to support findings and recommendations at each stage of client engagements.



• Contribute to business development activities including bids, proposals and senior management collaboration.



• Work across multi-disciplinary teams representing our client at both client sites and virtually.



• Continuously improve advisory service quality and support internal knowledge-building initiatives.




Skills & experience



• Experience delivering major capital programmes or large portfolios in the UK Defence sector.



• Strong knowledge of P3M methodologies including project controls, scheduling, cost, risk and performance reporting.



• Experience specifying or implementing digital project controls or P3M technology solutions.



• Understanding of Defence acquisition processes such as CADMID/CADMIT and associated governance frameworks.



• Experience defining project structures that integrate asset information, schedule, cost, resource and risk data.



• Proven ability to work within secure or regulated Defence environments.



• Experience translating client methodologies into supply chain requirements and contract scope.



• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills across both client and supplier organisations.




The client would also like to see some of the below, but this is not essential:



• Experience working with MoD organisations and/or Tier 1 Defence suppliers in a consultancy capacity.



• APM, PMI or equivalent project management certification.



• Experience establishing or transforming project ways of working across enterprise functions such as commercial, finance or information management.



• Experience supporting business capability establishment or organisational change programmes.



• Graduate-level qualification in a relevant discipline.




Additional benefits



• Private Medical Insurance.



• Permanent Health Insurance.



• Life Assurance



• Personal Accident Cover.



• 25 days holiday (+ x8 public holidays).




Our client is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.




Part-time opportunities/flexible working is available to suit individual needs.




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You will be required to hold a minimum of SC Clearance. If you do not hold an active SC Clearance, please familiarise yourself with the vetting process before applying.



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