Senior Programme Manager

Turner & Townsend

  • Cambridge
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 13 days ago
Company DescriptionAt Turner & Townsend we're passionate about making the difference. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realize their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society.Every day we help our major global clients deliver ambitious and highly technical projects, in over 110 offices worldwide.Job DescriptionWe are seeking an experienced Senior Programme Manager to join our Real Estate Programme Management team. You will be part of a mission-focused team, working on some of the most exciting and purposeful programmes and portfolios nationally and globally. You will work collaboratively with our clients, regulatory bodies, and other consultancies to help our clients realise their objectives.We provide leadership at programme and portfolio level, creating the space for our private and public sector clients to deliver innovative, inclusive, and impactful solutions in the life sciences sector.Our programmes cover work across the globe and offer exciting challenges and exposure to some of the most innovative schemes in the marketplace.We are looking for people who have experience successfully leading the management of portfolios and/or programmes, preferably in life sciences, and who have the desire to support the growth of our business in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.ResponsibilitiesAs a Senior Programme Manager, you will:
  • Lead and manage the delivery of complex life sciences programmes and portfolios, ensuring that client objectives are met and that projects are delivered to time, cost, and quality standards
  • Develop and maintain effective relationships with clients, stakeholders, and partners, and act as a trusted advisor and point of contact
  • Identify and secure new business opportunities, and support the preparation and delivery of bids and proposals
  • Contribute to the development and improvement of our portfolio and programme management products and services, and share best practices and lessons learned
  • Embrace and promote the use of digital tools and solutions to enhance portfolio and programme delivery and performance
QualificationsTo be successful in this role, you will have:
  • 5 years' experience leading and managing portfolios/programmes, life sciences portfolio/programme management experience is a prerequisite
  • Strong and current understanding of portfolio/programme management requirements and how it relates to life sciences
  • Proven ability to work in relevant portfolio/programme management processes and systems
  • Awareness/experience of a variety of methods of procurement and forms of contract
  • Excellent communication skills, in person and written
  • Degree / Postgraduate qualification in a relevant field
  • Professional membership desirable
Additional InformationOur inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.Please find out more about us at#LI-MM1SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects:It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time.Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review.SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects:It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time.Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review.

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