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National Energy System OperatorPosted 1 week ago
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Programme Manager

$75,000–$95,000 year

HybridWarwick, England, United Kingdom

Full TimeSenior LevelLarge

Job Summary

Develop and own the Programme Plan, driving progress and proactively resolving blockers while delivering business change to time, quality, and budget in a fast-moving environment. Build and lead high-performing teams, creating a culture of trust and accountability, and coach, mentor, and develop people by identifying and nurturing future talent and successors. Lead through influence to create alignment across teams and stakeholders without relying on formal authority, manage risks, issues, and dependencies, and provide decision-quality reporting to senior leaders. Own programme budgets, tracking costs, benefits, and resources with rigour. This role requires the right to work in the UK by the start of employment and offers a competitive salary of £75,000 - £95,000. Applicants must have experience leading large, complex programmes in regulated industries or large-scale operational change.

Required Qualifications

  • Applicants must have the right to work in the UK by the start of employment
  • Visa sponsorship may not be available for this role
  • A strong track record of delivering transformational programmes in complex, fast-paced environments
  • A proven track record as an exceptional people leader, building high-performing teams and developing talent
  • The ability to inspire, coach and motivate people through uncertainty, change and competing priorities
  • The confidence to challenge and influence at senior levels, including when the room disagrees with you
  • Experience stepping into programmes mid-flight and quickly establishing credibility, structure and momentum
  • Experience across both waterfall and agile delivery environments
  • Strong expertise in planning, risk, dependencies and programme controls
  • Strong financial acumen across budgeting, forecasting and benefits tracking

Desired Qualifications

  • Energy sector experience is not required — but a background in regulated industries, infrastructure, or large-scale operational change will be an advantage

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