Programme Lead
JOB_53515314736972Job type
TemporaryLocation
LondonWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
StrategyIndustry
Business or Management ConsultancyPay
as per market standards
Job Description - Programme Lead
Job Advert: Programme Lead
Job Type: On Payroll Location: Stansted Airport (Up to three days per week on-site) Contract Duration: 12 months Working Hours: 40 hours per week Rate: Competitive, aligned with market standards Expenses: Included in the rate (e.g., travel to Stansted) Security Clearance: CTC + airside pass preferable (BPSS minimum; can be obtained post-hiring)
Role Overview
We are seeking a versatile and experienced Programme Lead to oversee the delivery of a multi-project programme comprising infrastructure initiatives at Stansted Airport. This role involves managing a team of Project Managers, ensuring consistent progress across all projects, and maintaining programme schedule integrity.
The Programme Lead will drive delivery from final design stages through to construction and installation, with a strong emphasis on governance, reporting, and issue resolution.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate overall programme delivery across multiple infrastructure projects.
- Manage and support Project Managers, ensuring consistent governance and reporting standards.
- Oversee programme schedule, proactively identifying risks and implementing mitigation strategies.
- Monitor progress and performance, ensuring timely escalation and resolution of issues.
- Deliver structured Monthly Performance Reviews to leadership teams.
- Support procurement activities and ensure readiness for installation phases.
- Maintain strong stakeholder engagement across operations, contractors, and internal teams.
- Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
Requirements
- Proven experience leading complex infrastructure programmes, ideally within aviation or similar environments.
- Strong ability to manage multi-disciplinary teams and drive coordinated delivery.
- Excellent planning, risk management, and reporting skills.
- Comfortable working in live operational environments with multiple stakeholder interfaces.
- Willingness to be based on-site at Stansted Airport up to three days per week.
If interested, then please share your up-to-date CV on drishti.jain@hays.com or you can call us on +44 333 010 2454.
Programme LeadJOB_535153147369722025-10-222026-01-19
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