Deputy Programme Manager

Overview of Responsibilities

Who are we looking for?

As Deputy Programme Manager you'll join the team in the STEP department to provide direct support to the Programme Directors and leadership team to successfully deliver sustainable fusion energy. The programme will deliver a prototype fusion energy plant, based on the spherical tokamak innovation led by UKAEA, and a path to full-scale commercialisation of this new technology.

You will contribute to the design and implementation of a fit-for-phase system of programme controls and processes that enable rapid decision making and effective stakeholder engagement up to the ministerial level; supporting stakeholder engagement efforts in the programme; creating a positive and collaborative stakeholder management environment.

You will coordinate the programme's projects and manage your inter-dependencies including oversight of any risks and issues arising. You'll also be coordinating new capabilities for the business to enable effective change and realisation of projected benefits.

What will you be responsible for?

• Providing effective leadership and management controls, identifying, scheduling, and making key decisions to ensure programmes, projects and operations continue without delay.
• Developing, own and run a comprehensive and best-in-class suite of management Information for the Programme, including progress reporting and visualisation.
• Adhering to the expectations of UK Government Infrastructure & Projects Authority (IPA), ensuring clarity and alignment across the programme.
• Driving clarity across the programme on day-to-day operations, including route to tasking work.
• Identifying and escalating programme level issues/conflicts to the Programme Manager and the Programme Executive.
• Leading the Programme and Information Controls Team