Programme Dir (Infrastructure-Air Basing/Ammo Fac)

The Programme Director leads the development and delivery of infrastructure and facilities capability programme plans for Air Basing and Ammunition Storage Facilities within NATO. The role involves managing lifecycle costs, scope, schedule, risk, and performance, coordinating with stakeholders, and representing the branch at meetings and conferences.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of Infrastructure and Facilities Capability Programme Plans and ensure delivery of programme outcomes by assessing lifecycle cost, scope, schedule, risk and performance against agreed tolerances for submission to governance.
• Direct assigned Project Coordinator(s) in development of materiel solutions for inclusion in Infrastructure and Facilities Programme Plan.
• Ensure all necessary data is kept up to date in management information systems to support monitoring of infrastructure projects throughout their lifecycle.
• Lead or support other Infrastructure Programmes/Projects as directed by the Branch Head.
• Lead ACT materiel solutions related inputs for the Investment Committee (IC).
• Maintain close liaison with ACT Capability Development staff, ACO, NATO International Staffs, and nations concerning assigned Infrastructure and Facilities Programme.
• Represent ACT MSIF Branch at meetings, conferences and workshops as required.
• Assist Branch Head in arranging major MSIF meetings or visits to HQ SACT.
• Lead working group for review and rewrite of relevant Directives and NATO Approved Criteria and Standards for NATO infrastructure and facilities.
• Coordinate development of Infrastructure and Facilities materiel related Non-AOM Urgent Requirements and Minor Works.
• Develop and conduct regular Infrastructure and Facilities programme reviews.
• Monitor Capability requirements development at all stages and synchronize development of assigned Infrastructure and Facilities Capability from stage 3 to stage 4 across DOTMLPFI.
• Plan O&M support at stage 3, direct and conduct acceptance process at stage 4, and direct disposal process at stage 6 for facilities no longer required.
• Maintain close working relationships with PMO and other Programme Directors to ensure coherent delivery of capabilities across DOTMLPFI.

Requirements

• University Degree in civil engineering or related discipline and 4 years post related experience.
• At least 4 years proven leading role in programme management and resource experience in a large organization.
• At least 5 years’ leading experience within infrastructure and facilities Programmes within the last 10 years.
• Experience in the infrastructure and facilities business in the military or industry or both.
• English – SLP 3333 - (Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing)
• Chartered/Professional Civil Engineer or Military Engineer or equivalent accreditation in professional institution (desirable).
• Understanding of the NATO Governance and Management model for common funded capabilities (desirable).
• Qualified Managing Successful Programmes (MSP) (desirable).
• Qualified PRINCE 2 or equivalent (desirable).
• At least 5 years experience in the airbasing infrastructure in the military or industry (desirable).

Skills

• Programme Management
• Resource Management
• Infrastructure Programmes
• Facilities Management
• Civil Engineering
• Military Infrastructure
• Lifecycle Cost Estimating
• Scope Management
• Schedule Management
• Risk Management
• Performance Management
• Stakeholder Coordination
• Air Basing Infrastructure
• Ammunition Storage Facilities
• NATO Governance
• Managing Successful Programmes
• Prince2
• Professional Civil Engineering

Languages

English