View Vacancy - Programme Manager

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Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Policy & Political roles)
Economic and Prosperity

Main purpose of job:


The British Embassy Washington is looking for a dynamic and capable Programme Manager to manage multiple projects across the US in support of UK prosperity objectives related to policy, trade, investment and knowledge exchange with the US.


The small team responsible for managing the US Prosperity Programme are part of the Global and Economic Policy Group (GEPG), which one of the most varied and fast-paced departments in the Embassy. GEPG is responsible for the UK Government’s work throughout the US on economic, financial and social policy, trade and business issues, energy and environmental security, transport, science, innovation and research.


This role offers an exciting and challenging opportunity to lead multiple projects with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders in the US and in the UK. The Programme Manager will work closely with other teams at the Embassy, including GEPG, the Department for International Trade (DIT), the Science and Innovation Network (SIN), and British Defence Staff, as well as colleagues at Consulates across the US.


Examples of projects include offshore wind, financial technology and services, space, artificial intelligence and electronic vehicles.

This is a full time position and the role has a fixed term ending 31 March 2021 in line the funding of the US Prosperity Programme.



Roles and responsibilities / what will the jobholder be expected to achieve:


  • Initiate, plan, execute, control, monitor and evaluate projects based on the objectives of the US Prosperity Programme Fund.
  • Subject to the needs of a project, provide hands-on delivery support to the internal project team and any external implementation partners.
  • Work closely with policy and trade/investment teams in the UK and across the US to ensure projects deliver results and outcomes on time and on budget, and ensure projects meet the UK’s overall prosperity objectives.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with key internal UK and US stakeholders to enable you to add value to projects.
  • Manage project execution in compliance with FCO governance for programme management, finance and procurement as well as internal and external audit requirements.
  • Contribute to the development of new project proposals.
  • Lead on measurement, analysis and reporting of impact that the programme is having on relevant prosperity objectives.
  • Demonstrate excellence in programme management, contributing best practice to: mitigation strategies for risks; stakeholder management; control, monitoring and evaluation mechanisms; financial and procurement processes; impact reporting.

Essential on arrival:

  • Experience managing multiple projects and/or complex programmes
  • A minimum of a bachelor's degree
  • Demonstrated experience of managing a full project lifecyle: initiating, planning, executing, monitoring, controlling, and evaluation
  • Management of large budgets, financial forecasting and reporting
  • Ability to build strong and effective working relationships with a broad range of colleagues
  • Proven self-starter with the ability to drive the delivery of measurable outcomes/results and overcome obstacles when working with and through others
  • Attention to detail, sound judgment, problem-solving abilities, exceptional service delivery, collaboration, stakeholder management, and clear communication (both written and oral skills)Ability to represent your organisation professionally at a senior-level and build effective networks outside of your organisation

Desirable:

  • Professional project or programme management certification from a recognised institution
  • Experience of managing procurement processes and/or supplier contracts
  • Experience of international trade, investment and/or policy work
  • Event management experience

Under US State Department requirements, the UK Government in the US may only employ, as non-diplomatic staff, persons who are US citizens, US Permanent Residents or A visa holders with EAD cards*. If you hold a visa other than an A visa you are not currently eligible to work at our office.  Please refer to our website for information on exceptions to this policy at www.gov.uk/government/world/usa. All selected candidates are subject to background checks and will require a security clearance prior to starting work. 
*A visas are acceptable at the Embassy and Consulates. The UK Mission to the UN (UKMIS) accepts G visas, and British Defense Staff (BDS) outposts accept A or NATO visas. 

24 October 2019
Executive Officer (EO)
Fixed Term, Full-time
40
18 months
Americas, Caribbean & Overseas Territories
United States
Washington
British Embassy
1
$ 62,721
2 December 2019

Financial Management and Procurement training course to be undertaken on arrival.

Making time for personal learning and development is core to the UK Government’s values and there are plenty of opportunities to undertake training courses or on the job learning.

The job is a fixed term contract ending 31 March 2021


On occasion the job holder will be required to: support events outside of normal working hours; travel over a weekend to support a project activity; be away from home a night/number of nights to support a project activity.

Internal candidates must agree their application with their line manager prior to submission. Relocation funding will not be provided.


The UK Government operating in the US offers a substantial benefits package including generous leave, a choice of medical insurance, 401(k) matching up to 7%, extensive learning opportunities and a great work/life balance. 
Staff recruited locally are subject to terms and conditions of service in accordance with US, state, and/or local employment law.
Individuals who are not a US taxpaying citizen will be paid a net salary based on a simulated US tax status.
Internal candidates must inform their supervisor before they apply to a different position.
Only successful candidates will be contacted. Please no phone calls. Due to the high volume of resumes we receive, we cannot guarantee consideration of your application if the submission instructions are not properly followed.
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