AddressWe’re the UK's largest ports operator with a network of 21 ports around Britain. We handle around one quarter of the UK's seaborne trade and contribute £7.5 billion to our economy every year.
It’s a story we’re proud of but it doesn’t end there. We’re transforming our business and embracing the future.
We offer a vast range of roles spanning the UK, all rooted in a culture that welcomes diversity, fosters talent, encourages internal movement and progression, and places safety as our number one priority.
Port Talbot has been at the cutting edge of industrial change before, and can be again. That’s because Port Talbot has a central role to play in helping Wales make the shift from the old, carbon-based economy to a new, zero-carbon world. Future Port Talbot is the largest engineering project we've undertaken and will transform the region to become a major hub for green energy and sustainability transforming South Wales' decarbonisation drive.
Driving the Future Port Talbot programme forward is a critical role for ABP and requires a Programme Manager with a breadth of infrastructure development knowledge that can be applied to directing and managing a team of diverse and multi-disciplinary experts, achieving the best outcomes for every element of the programme and driving the programme forward. The role is pivotal in ensuring the various workstreams across Future Port Talbot contribute to the success of the strategic Programme objectives whilst aligning to ABP’s core values and processes.
Accountabilities
- Plan the programmes from start to completion involving deadlines, milestones and processes
- Support the Head of Programme with evaluation strategies to monitor performance and determine the need for improvements
- Formulate, organise and monitor inter-dependent and inter-connected projects
- Support the Head of Programme with the creation of appropriate strategies and objectives, focussing on the transition from development and design to delivery stage.
- Evaluate reports prepared by managers to determine progress and issues
- Ensure program operations and activities adhere to legal guidelines and internal policies
- Support the Head of Programme with updating ABP Executive and Senior Management colleagues on programme progress.
Experience & Skills
- Proven experience as a Programme Manager or other senior managerial position
- Thorough understanding of project/programme management techniques and methods
- Excellent Knowledge of programme performance evaluation and change management principles
- Excellent knowledge of MS Office; working knowledge of programme/project management software (MS Project, P6 etc.) is a strong advantage
- Outstanding leadership and organisational skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent problem-solving ability
- Experience with programmes of work with CAPEX above £500m
- Client-side experience
- Appreciation of planning and consenting regimes and environmental regulations
Why Should You Make ABP Your First Port Of Call?
- Have the chance to make a difference in a business critical to UK trade
- Work within an exciting, innovative, growing business.
- You can thrive in an inclusive environment where every individual can be themselves and feel respected
- Receive competitive salary and benefits package
- Get support for training, personal development and further education
- Benefit from support and engagement through dedicated management and leadership
We offer a competitive salary, contributory pension from day one (Starting at 3% employee contribution with 5% company match), private healthcare, access to our Employee Assistance Program, 26 days annual leave (plus bank holidays – plus the option to purchase additional days), wide range of discounts and cash back with high street and online retailers. We offer an inclusive work environment with an in-house training academy which offers ongoing opportunities to develop your skills.
Additional Information:
When joining ABP you will find an environment that is both welcoming and challenging. We reward our employees well and offer a generous remuneration package, employer pension, private health insurance and a range of other benefits.
Please note that ABP undertake random screening for substance abuse and operate a zero-tolerance policy. A medical will be required before starting this position also.
We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their background, which helps us to provide a diverse and inclusive working environment.
