Programme Director

Description:

We have a brand-new opportunity for a Programme Director to join our MEP team based in our Cambridge or Oxford offices.

The Programme Director is accountable for the direction and successful delivery of programmes of work within a given Sector or Division (group of Sectors).

As a Programme Director you are accountable for demonstrably contributing to the success of the firm through achievement of your AOP aligned goals in areas including business development, programme delivery, technical excellence and people.

Programme Director portfolios could comprise single- or multi-disciplinary projects, or a combination of both. As a Programme Director you have the autonomy and accountability to define and deliver the actions, plans and initiatives required to achieve the collective success defined by the AOP.

In doing so enabling you to deliver successful programmes and projects, achieving exceptional client outcomes and financial performance.

As part of the senior team, Programme Directors will help shape and deliver the strategy, with direct influence and responsibility for achieving the wider Central Business Unit, Sector, Division and firmwide goals.

Role Responsibilities.

Strategy

Division, Sector and Business Unit Strategy - Aligns focus of activities with the Central Business Unit AOP and related initiatives to achieve the Division and Sector commitments. Works collaboratively with Heads of Programme Directors to establish, plan, and implement initiatives that achieve in-year objectives and drive growth. Works with relevant firmwide Sector leadership to inform and implement firmwide plans and initiatives.

Business Development

Client Engagement - Actively drives business development aligned to the AOP commitments for the Division. Achieves business development goals and identifies opportunities to exceed budget targets.

Client Relationship Management - Manages client relationships across multiple programmes, fostering long-term trust. Demonstrates reliability, quality delivery, and value-driven communication, bringing the best of Hoare Lea to clients.

Profile - Elevate the profile of the firm with clients, relevant industry stakeholder organisations, government and/or academic institutions. Proactively enhance brand awareness sharing the best of Hoare Lea's thought leadership, project success and technical excellence.

Programme Leadership

Project Planning, Execution & Risk Management - Accountable for the successful leadership and delivery of a portfolio of projects and/or programmes of work. Supports project leaders in achieving the collective project objectives and works with them to enhance their project management skills, bringing the best of Hoare Lea to the delivery of each project. Aligns with and informs the Division’s and Sector's approach to effective project delivery. Proactively manages risk and change for each project across the portfolio.

Governance and Compliance - Accountable for meeting Hoare Lea and Tetra Tech governance and compliance standards (e.g. PEEAC and Policy 100) and any other regulatory and/or compliance requirements for their portfolio of projects/programmes. Works with project leads to achieve best practice across their portfolio.

Financial and Portfolio Management - Accountable for the financial performance of a portfolio of projects and/or programmes as defined by the AOP for the Central Business Unit and firmwide Sector. Oversees financial performance of their portfolio of projects/programmes including AOP linked profit, margin and revenue objectives. Support project leads to achieve the financial performance objectives for each project. Fosters collaboration across project leaders and with the Finance Business Partner to enable sharing and implementation of best practice financial and portfolio management.

Resource Management - Working with project leaders and operational teams to achieve effective project delivery and execution the Central Business Unit and/or firmwide initiatives (i.e. technical excellence, network communities, industry engagement, etc). Oversee the achievement of resource goals in tandem with financial performance goals for each project.

Technical Excellence - Promotes technical excellence across all of their business development and project delivery activities. Works with project leaders to bring the best of Hoare Lea to each client and project, fostering a mindset of curiosity and problem solving. Focuses on outcomes, champions innovation, skills development and knowledge advancement. Fosters the celebration of successes across their programme portfolio. Contributes to the advancement of technical excellence (i.e. enhancement of current service offerings, introduction of new service offerings, etc.)

People Leadership

Development, Wellbeing and Inclusion - Supports the development of project/programme team members, coaching a growth mindset and empowering them to reach their potential; fosters an inclusive, and supportive work environment. Provides mentoring to support colleagues through their career development.