Programme Controls Manager (Fixed-term Contract until End Dec 2028)

Position: Programme Controls Manager – Fixed-Term Contract (End Date in Dec 2028)

Location: Cambridge, UK

Competitive Salary & Excellent Company Benefits

Introduction to role

An exciting opportunity has arisen within Cambridge Operations for a Programme Controls Manager to support the successful delivery of key outcomes for science, revolving around a building construction programme. This role requires collaboration with teams across both the science and operational support environments. Reporting to the Programme Manager, you will play a crucial role in managing and coordinating a controls framework for capital investments, focusing on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus.

Accountabilities

• Responsibility for day-to-day management & co-ordination of a controls framework for a programme of capital investments across our “Southern Sites” – focused on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus; including scientific, workplace and amenity capabilities.
• Taking a lead role in driving the programme through relevant design, construction, commissioning, handover and operational stand-up activities of the programme focusing on cost, risk, value and schedule control across the suite of projects.
• Take responsibility for day-to-day management, co-ordination of business continuity & business impact assessments related to the programme and interfacing with business leads to manage expectations and constraints.
• Manage the development of detailed planning and readiness activities in building handover, IT service provision, and preparedness for future steady state operations. Working alongside and coordinating with teams involved in occupation, change management & operational service delivery.

Essential Skills/Experience

• Proven management of end-to-end Project whole life cycle, focused on technical aspects (Schedule, Cost, Risk and Value Management).
• Excellent hands-on operational experience of sophisticated scientific process or highly serviced facilities.
• Experience leading building focused projects/programmes.
• Well-developed organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Experience of working with third party suppliers and construction partners.
• Experience of working application of policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Experience in negotiation and contributions to drafting of real estate leases.
• Experience in management of budgets totalling >£5m.
• Experience of leading team of >5 employees within a scientific/project environment.

Desirable Skills/Experience

• Experience working within scientific disciplines.
• Appropriate technical & legislative knowledge.
• Experience of working in a global scientific organisation with complex/geographical context.
• Experience of handling ambiguity whilst navigating through it.
• Well-developed external network across scientific and/or project management disciplines.
• Experience working within a RIBA staged construction environment.
• Experience with programme wide controls frameworks.

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility.

At AstraZeneca, you will play a valued and central role in powering the global enterprise. We provide the platform for excellence and performance to happen by drawing on our network of diverse minds. Every day we focus on important and impactful work that genuinely impacts patients' lives. Join us at an exciting time of growth through innovation and help shape our journey by reimagining the way we work.

Ready to make a difference? Apply now to join our team!

Opening Date for Applications: 10 January 2025

Closing Date for Applications: 31 January 2025

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