Programme / Project Director

at  SYSTRA

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Around the world, SYSTRA’s specialists plan, design, integrate, test, commission, project manage and deliver mass transit and mobility solutions that are relied on by more than 50 million people every day.
For more than 60 years, the Group has been committed to helping cities and regions contribute to their development by creating, improving and modernising their transport infrastructure with sustainability, accessibility and innovation at the heart of our designs. With over 10,300 colleagues globally and around 1000 in the UK & Ireland we are growing significantly and seeking out the very best talent to join the SYSTRA signature team and be part of leading the way in infrastructure design.
Context:
We currently have an opportunity for a Regional Project/Programme Director to join our growing engineering team, based in Ireland. This position will suit a committed individual who can demonstrate interpersonal skills combined with technical and commercial awareness, and the ability to play their part in growing a dynamic, high performing team.

This is a key role to expand the engineering business in the UK by working with the SYSTRA Consultancy Team and Market Directors to develop opportunities, lead and support tenders and deliver a multi-sector portfolio of work.

• Conventional Rail inc. MRT/LRT
• Energy
• Highways
• Environment

This is a business leadership role, reporting to the Operations Director. It is a key role within the Engineering Operations teams leading cross-sector work winning and project delivery within Ireland. It centres leadership of the regional operational portfolio of SYSTRA Ltd Engineering projects and the line management of a team of Project Management professionals.
The primary objective of the Regional Programme Director is to achieve successful delivery of a portfolio of projects and programmes in line with the expectations of our clients and the strategic objectives of SYSTRA Ltd - success being defined as delivering our quality, time and cost commitments as set out in the contract, but more importantly, delivering them safely and demonstrating 3S leadership from start to finish.
Delivering success will be enabled by the growth and development of a signature team of recognized project management professionals and ownership/implementation of best-in-class methods/processes/procedures and controls to achieve the desired project performance. Looking beyond project management, the role also requires leadership, engagement and influencing of the wider engineering organisation (both in the UK and overseas) to build high performing project teams that give confidence in achieving project outcomes. Monitoring performance closely, the role must influence the wider organisation and make necessary decisions/adjustments to enable high performance across the portfolio.
The role includes input to the profit and loss account for identified operational portfolio of projects, including providing input to annual budget targets in line with the five-year medium-term plan and the monthly management/quarterly review of performance to ensure the targets are achieved/exceeded or corrective actions implemented.
The role is a key enabler of work winning through support to the sales function (in the form of Project Management staff for bids) and driving repeat business with our existing client base. In addition, the Regional Programme Director will support the Operations Director with (depending on the level of the opportunity) with the go/no go and bid review panel to ensure bids are submitted in line with the client’s objectives, the strategy of the business, the annual budget, and the medium-term plan.
As the leader of an operational portfolio of projects, a further requirement of the role is engagement with our client’s senior representatives (usually project and business directors). Building strong client relationships, seeking regular feedback, and acting on our client’s concerns is fundamental to the successful growth of SYSTRA Ltd, building a reputation for successful delivery of our promises.
Missions/Main Duties:

PROJECT GOVERNANCE

• Establish a strong working relationship with the Project Controls and Commercial Teams, ensuring regular coordination meetings are in place.
• Take responsibility for project governance of the regional portfolio. Ensure that all elements of project delivery are reviewed and assessed monthly, including 3S, scope, programme, budget, forecast, staffing, recruitment, global production, quality, contract, risk, opportunity, etc… the Major Project Review Process as defined in the IMS.
• Adhere to clear reporting routines and dashboards inputting to performance summary at portfolio level, whilst providing further detail on key issues arising. Take appropriate corrective action or escalate where necessary.
• Ensure margin improvement plans are in place where appropriate and report on performance monthly.
• Ensure comprehensive risk and opportunity registers are collated for all projects and key risks/opportunities reported monthly through the MPR process and where appropriate to the Engineering Business Management Board.
• Work closely with Operations Director and Commercial Director to ensure Contractual Change is robustly managed on all projects and escalate to clients appropriately where needed.
• Ensure that principles Work Package Management are applied to all project within the regional portfolio.
• In addition to the duties and responsibilities listed, the job holder may be required to perform other duties assigned by their line manager from time to time.

Profile/Skills:

• MAPM, ChPP or working towards
• Managing large portfolio of projects
• Experience in leading and supporting bidding/sales activity, ideally experience of bid management.
• Successful delivery of projects to time, cost quality and safety
• Client Management
• Managing diverse teams in multiple locations
• Understanding and responsibility for P&L

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Why SYSTRA?
Our three core values: Excellence, Connected Teams and Bold Leadership are kept at the heart of everything we do. We strive for the highest levels of technical excellence, achieving the best results through teamwork, both locally and internationally, and reward innovative thinking through encouraging all colleagues to think as leaders. We offer clear and well supported pathways for career development and qualification attainment, a competitive remuneration package including a bonus and private healthcare, an electric car scheme and a broad suite of flexible benefits to suit your lifestyle.
Flexibility
Because we value who you are as much as what you do, we want you to feel supported at work. We offer hybrid working, balancing the benefits of working from home with time in our modern, well-equipped offices for that crucial in-person contact, team development and collaborative working. We also recognise that life doesn’t always run to the same schedule for everyone, so we have a dedicated flexible working policy to support you in tailoring your work life to reach your full potential, for more details on this, please get in touch.
Diversity & Inclusion
We provide a warm welcome and encourage applications from a diverse range of people who can enrich our company and offer perspectives which will drive better solutions in a truly inclusive environment. Our employee led working groups and clearly defined strategy help us to keep at the leading edge of important issues and keep us accountable. We want our colleagues to feel comfortable to bring their whole selves to work and continually seek new ideas and contributions to ensure we continue to grow and develop in this space.
Wellbeing
It’s no surprise that people do their best work when they feel physically and mentally supported. Our SYSTRA Wellness Programme offers a wide range of support; from Wellness champions, to free health checks, healthy eating workshops and regular seminars, alongside access to a wide range of external support. We offer two paid days for charity work and an ever-growing social calendar.
Apply and find out more about how Systra can support you in your career journey. If you require any adjustments or financial assistance to support you in your application or interview process please email:
reasonableadjustments@systra.com where your request will be treated confidentially and with respect. We pledge to offer an interview to any candidates with a disability who apply for a role and meet the minimum criteria.
As we are always looking to expand our team, we would still be interested in hearing from you if you fulfil most, but not all, of the relevant criteria for the role – you could still be just what we are looking for

• Conventional Rail inc. MRT/LRT
• Energy
• Highways
• Environmen