Operations Manager

Westlakes Recruit are currently recruiting for a project manager (operations) with a background in nuclear/defence to be engaged on a long term contract basis in Reading, Berkshire.
As part of the Operational Readiness (OR) and Transition (ORT) Group as an OR Project Manager your main responsibilities for assigned projects will be:
• To deliver Operational Readiness management expertise, guidance and direction.
• To be responsible for functional OR & T planning, delivery, assurance and reporting, and the conduct of OR activity
Role/Responsibility: As required/for assigned projects:
• As tasked by the OR Gp Ldr, working in support of infrastructure project delivery and with the User, Capability/Project Sponsor and Project Delivery lead - provide the Operational Readiness (OR) focus.
• Generate/drive the OR philosophy/approach within projects. Ensure a focus on capability delivery.
• Develop and own the OR Plan. Ensure operational considerations are incorporated/integrated with all aspects of a comprehensive project execution plan.
• Ensure comprehensive cross lines of development/activity integration to ensure OR issues on all lines of activity to enable asset operation are identified, owned, addressed, and resolved.
• From an OR perspective - inform and assure: Concepts; Requirements; Contracts; Design; Acceptance and Handover criteria.
• Analyse, plan, corral and integrate the multiple lines of activity required to enable the asset to operate, ensuring they are synchronised with asset delivery, installation and commissioning so that Acceptance, Transition and Operations occur as soon as practicable and enabling optimal operational start-up/ramp up.
• Assure and report on OR project planning and progress.
• Manage OR Project interfaces; Risks and Issues; Lessons.
• Lead, coach and develop the Designate Operations Team.
• Support broader project management activities (e.g., planning, recruitment, training, manpower mobilization, cost control) through project phases into operations/production.
• Maintain and promote high personal standards in environment, safety, health, security and quality and be a great team player.
Essential Skills
• Extensive experience in formal project management, the delivery of large projects and a strong understand of full project lifecycle.
• Ability to understand the multiple lines of activity that collectively deliver operational readiness.
We are particularly interested in individuals with :
• Degree or equivalent in a related discipline. Membership of a relevant professional body. Evidence of project management competence e.g., APM qualifications.
• Capability Management experience.
Experience of working in regulated environments. A working knowledge of nuclear site Licence Conditions, and other relevant legislation is desirable
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