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Aviation Programme Lead – Major Airport
Location: North London (3–4 days per week on-site)
Salary: Up to £100,000 + comprehensive package
Contract: Permanent
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Aviation Programme Lead to take the helm of a major programme of works valued at over £50 million, forming part of a wider, multi-million-pound transformation initiative at one of the UK’s busiest airports.
This is a pivotal leadership role within a highly respected consultancy renowned for delivering complex, high-profile infrastructure programmes across the UK. You will be responsible for driving programme success from inception through to delivery, ensuring alignment with broader strategic objectives and maintaining strong relationships across a diverse range of stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and oversee the successful delivery of a £1 m+ aviation infrastructure programme.
- Manage a multi-disciplinary team to ensure programme milestones are achieved on time and within budget.
- Work closely with client and contractor teams to maintain alignment and ensure effective communication across all stakeholders.
- Implement robust governance, reporting, and risk management processes.
- Support the integration of the programme into the wider airport development masterplan.
Key Requirements:
- Proven experience in programme management delivering large-scale infrastructure or aviation projects.
- Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Strong commercial and financial acumen, with the ability to manage complex budgets.
- Background in consultancy, client-side, or major project delivery environments.
- A degree and/or professional qualification (APM, MSP, MRICS, or equivalent) preferred.
What’s on Offer:
- Salary up to £1 ,000 + Bonus + Package
- Opportunity to play a leading role in one of the UK’s most significant aviation programmes.
- Long-term career prospects within a forward-thinking, collaborative consultancy environment.
If you are a strategic and delivery-focused Programme Lead with a passion for major aviation and infrastructure projects, we’d love to hear from you.
To apply or find out more , please contact Peter Dawson at Capstone
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Aviation Programme Lead – Major Airport
Location: North London (3–4 days per week on-site)
Salary: Up to £100,000 + comprehensive package
Contract: Permanent
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Aviation Programme Lead to take the helm of a major programme of works valued at over £50 million, forming part of a wider, multi-million-pound transformation initiative at one of the UK’s busiest airports.
This is a pivotal leadership role within a highly respected consultancy renowned for delivering complex, high-profile infrastructure programmes across the UK. You will be responsible for driving programme success from inception through to delivery, ensuring alignment with broader strategic objectives and maintaining strong relationships across a diverse range of stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and oversee the successful delivery of a £1 m+ aviation infrastructure programme.
- Manage a multi-disciplinary team to ensure programme milestones are achieved on time and within budget.
- Work closely with client and contractor teams to maintain alignment and ensure effective communication across all stakeholders.
- Implement robust governance, reporting, and risk management processes.
- Support the integration of the programme into the wider airport development masterplan.
Key Requirements:
- Proven experience in programme management delivering large-scale infrastructure or aviation projects.
- Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Strong commercial and financial acumen, with the ability to manage complex budgets.
- Background in consultancy, client-side, or major project delivery environments.
- A degree and/or professional qualification (APM, MSP, MRICS, or equivalent) preferred.
What’s on Offer:
- Salary up to £1 ,000 + Bonus + Package
- Opportunity to play a leading role in one of the UK’s most significant aviation programmes.
- Long-term career prospects within a forward-thinking, collaborative consultancy environment.
If you are a strategic and delivery-focused Programme Lead with a passion for major aviation and infrastructure projects, we’d love to hear from you.
To apply or find out more , please contact Peter Dawson at Capstone
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Updraft is a rapidly growing Fintech company based in London. Our mission is to revolutionize the way people manage their finances and empower them to achieve their financial goals. We offer personalized loans and innovative financial services to help individuals pay off credit cards, overdrafts, and other debts.
As a Program Director at Updraft, you'll play a key role in overseeing and driving the success of our strategic initiatives and programs. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the timely and effective execution of projects, manage program budgets and resources, and monitor and report on program performance. You will also be responsible for identifying opportunities for improvement and implementing best practices to enable the successful delivery of our initiatives.
Your Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage the planning, execution, and delivery of strategic programs and initiatives from start to finish
- Bring together Existing Systems, Processes and In Process Hiring / Delivery Capability to Ensure Customer Satisfaction.
- The Objective is to align existing Products into a Lending as a Service (LAAS) Strategy while delivering LAAS to the first Global Customer
- This will mean leading the development of new projects from inception through to delivery into a production environment, and to manage all IT capabilities
- Collaborate with stakeholders to define program objectives, deliverables, and success criteria
- Develop and maintain program timelines, budgets, and resource plans
- Monitor program progress and proactively identify and address potential risks and issues
- Ensure effective communication and collaboration across all teams involved in the program
- Track and report on program performance metrics and provide regular updates to stakeholders
- Continuously evaluate program effectiveness and implement process improvements
Your Qualifications:
- Proven experience as a Program Director or similar role
- 15+ years overall with a minimum of 10+ years in Large Program Delivery Management in Fintech with MANDATORY experience in delivery of Lending / Loan Management Systems Projects
- Strong understanding of project management methodologies and best practices
- Excellent leadership and teamwork skills, with the ability to effectively manage cross-functional teams
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Relevant certifications, such as PMP, are a plus
Requirements
- Previous experience as a Program Director or similar role
- Strong project management skills
- Excellent leadership and teamwork abilities
- Effective communication and presentation skills
- Analytical and problem-solving mindset
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Will be working closely with company founders and executives to charter the Platform for a “Lending as a Service” Business Line
- We welcome applications from all and are fully committed to diversity and equality as an equal opportunities employer.
Core Team Leader (Program Director) - Digital Technologies
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**A Day in the Life**
The Core Team Leader (CTL) for Digital Tech for NV is the cross-functional business leader, accountable for decision-making within DT portfolio R&D team using the Core Team model. This particular position will provide leadership on the planned adaptation of Touch Surgery platform for the Neurovascular OU. In that capacity, they will manage refinement of the strategy, business case development, and full ideation to market release cycle of Surgical OU's digital technologies offering into the Neurovascular market.
The CTL is accountable for all aspects of the Core Team project(s), including the formation of high-performance teams that are adept at project planning and execution for the predictable delivery of reliable solutions for commercial release. The CTL also plays a significant partnering role in mentoring and developing Core Team Members so that they operate as an effective cross-functional team. They are the primary champion for overcoming barriers, driving decisions and creating a culture of empowerment in the broader organization.
Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.
+ **Business Leadership:**
+ Strategic planning - Cast a compelling vision and define a strategy to meet it, including alignment with other Operating Unit functions.
+ Operational planning - Lead and coordinate Core Team(s) actions required for all business planning cycles.
+ Stakeholder Management - Accountable for all Core Team communications with key sponsors and stakeholders.
+ Best Practice Process Leader - Champion DRM practices and drive the collection of high-quality VOX input to define solutions that optimize business outcomes.
+ Cross-Functional Leader - Effectively leverage the Core Teams(s) as the primary vehicle for working in a project-centric, cross-functional matrix.
+ **Program Leadership:**
+ Accountable for the formation of high-performance, cross-functional Core Teams
+ Accountable for ensuring that Core Team(s) are focused on predictability through rigorous planning and execution of project baselines including scope, cost, schedule, resources, risk, and quality.
+ Accountable for providing leadership on key project decisions surrounding change control, trade-off's, etc. - arbitrate and resolve escalated issues.
+ Accountable for championing resource management discussions with functional organizations to ensure that all Core Teams are staffed to be successful.
+ Accountable for ensuring that the Core Team(s) achieve contracted commitments and performance metrics.
+ Accountable for the development and execution of market commercialization plans and releases to all markets that are in scope.
+ **Talent Development Leadership:**
+ As part of Core Team development, leverage the talents of individual Core Team Members through role definitions within the team.
+ Mentor and coach Core Team Members as part of a cross-functional partnership with functional organizations to build a sustainable pipeline of talent.
+ Create and cultivate an empowered culture where Core Team Members are encouraged to think critically and make decisions - build competency and capability across the core team.
Program Managers and Directors focus on tactical, operational activities for a major program with broad or ongoing impact. Levels within the program management career stream typically accomplish program objectives through matrixed employee teams and / or vendors who are not direct reports but for which the incumbent has direct accountability to lead. Most of the time is spent overseeing their area of responsibility, managing program/team performance, communicating project and operational developments, planning, prioritizing and / or directing the responsibilities of program team members. Goal achievement is typically accomplished through performance of program team members.
Differentiating Factors
+ **Autonomy:** Manages multiple major, strategic programs and initiatives across the organization that require strong influence outside of immediate program stakeholders.Is accountable for overall program portfolio success.Assesses business strategy and recommends new programs or program changes.
+ **Organizational Impact:** Establishes program portfolio objectives, timelines, milestones, and budgets for multiple interconnected programs.Identifies business need and establishes new policies and procedures that affect program management.Has budget accountability for one or more strategic programs.Program decisions are made independently with strategic or costly decisions recommended to higher level management.
+ **Innovation and Complexity:** Problems and issues faced are complex, undefined and impact multiple businesses, functions, or programs, where information is typically difficult to obtain and extensive investigation to understand the root cause of problems is required.Responsible for changing or improving upon entire processes or systems using significant conceptualizing, reasoning, and interpretation skills.
+ **Communication and Influence:** Communicates and conducts briefings with senior or executive leadership regarding new strategic program proposals and critical program outcomes. Serves as principal spokesperson for multiple programs, interacting with leaders and executives on highly significant matters.Influences across functions, businesses and with external stakeholders to gain support of strategic programs where there are competing objectives and perspectives.
+ **Leadership and Talent Management:** Leads a matrixed large unit that typically includes multiple teams led by Program Managers and/or vendors.Approves tasks and schedule necessary for successful program execution.Not directly responsible for hire or fire decisions and people management.
Required Knowledge and Experience:
+ Strong and proven background in software and/or software centric products. Demonstration of high degree of customer centricity with speed of innovation.
+ Requires advanced management and leadership knowledge to lead cross-department project teams or manage across multiple functions.
+ Typically has mastery within a specific technical or broad expertise across multiple related disciplines.
+ Demonstrated executive leadership presence.
+ Proven oral and written communication skills.
+ Proven analytical and critical thinking skills.
Desired/Preferred Qualifications
+ Medical Device industry experience- knowledge of new product development, DRM, clinical trial management, quality systems, global regulatory experience.
+ Experience developing solutions for surgeons - specifically using open, laparoscopic, endoscopic and/or robotic approaches.
+ Advanced degree such as MS, MBA, with strong financial acumen
+ Knowledge of portfolio management, patient safety,quality, clinicalresearch,strategic planning.
+ Strong"influencemanagement"skillsetdemonstratedina corporate environment.
+ Demonstratedsuccess ineffectivelymanaging teams,executing on projects,andcommunicating expectations.
+ Demonstrated ability to leadcollaborativelyin a diverse,global,matrixedorganization.
+ Knowledgeable of U.S. Food and Drug Law andregulatory, devicesafetyand/orregulatory/clinicalresearch.
**Physical Job Requirements**
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.
**Benefits & Compensation**
**Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package**
A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.
This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).
This position is eligible for an annual long-term incentive plan.
**About Medtronic**
We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions.
Our Mission - to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life - unites a global team of 95,000+ passionate people.
We are engineers at heart- putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R&D lab, to the factory floor, to the conference room, every one of us experiments, creates, builds, improves and solves. We have the talent, diverse perspectives, and guts to engineer the extraordinary.
Learn more about our business, mission, and our commitment to diversity here ( lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions.
Our Mission - to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life - unites a global team of 95,000+ passionate people.
We are engineers at heart- putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R&D lab, to the factory floor, to the conference room, every one of us experiments, creates, builds, improves and solves. We have the talent, diverse perspectives, and guts to engineer the extraordinary.
**We change lives** . Each team member, each day, helps to improve and redefine how the world treats the most pressing health conditions, from heart disease to diabetes. Our industry leadership comes from the passion and ingenuity of our people. That's who we are. Working alongside one another, we use science, medicine, and a profound understanding of the human body to build extraordinary technologies that can transform lives.
**We build extraordinary solutions as one team** . With one Medtronic Mindset defining how we work. Speed and decisiveness run through our DNA. Diverse perspectives inspire our bold answers to any challenge that comes our way. And we deliver results the right way, breakthrough after patient breakthrough.
**This life-changing career is yours to engineer** . By bringing your ambitious ideas, unique perspective and contributions, you will.
+ **Build** a better future, amplifying your impact on the causes that matter to you and the world
+ **Grow** a career reflective of your passion and abilities
+ **Connect** to a dynamic and inclusive culture that welcomes the challenge of life-long learning
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**Better outcomes for our world** . Here, it's about more than the bottom line. Our Mission to improve human welfare drives us. We advance healthcare, society, and equity with every design, inside and outside our walls.
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Program Management Director - Railway Projects

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**Work with Us. Change the World.**
At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world's most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.
There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.
We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.
**Job Description**
**AECOM Technical Services is currently looking for an experienced Program Management Director to join our team, leading on a complex program in Lima, Peru.**
**Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:**
+ Lead and manage rail infrastructure program that is mega in size (multi-billion dollar), have high risk reward, are of high strategic value and/or have the highest level of execution complexity.
+ Provides the organization with technical leadership and strategic direction for program delivery globally.
+ Champion to oversee and provide assurance for ethical and safe working practices.
+ Drives innovation in program management approaches and methodology to achieve marketplace differentiation.
+ Works with Global Business Lines, Regional leadership and Market Sector Leaders to identify new business opportunities and develop solutions to address them.
+ Identifies areas of high risk and pro-actively takes actions to positively impact program outcomes.
+ Contributes to the global learning and people development strategy for program management, including identification of talent gaps and resourcing plans.
+ Assess long-term and disruptive trends in their area of expertise. Proposes skill development approaches and workforce planning to deliver capabilities for the future.
+ Actively supports the attraction and retention of talent across area of expertise.
+ Accountable for overall financial success and delivery of AECOM Program Management agreement
+ Advise AECOM clients on the benefits and drawbacks of potential delivery models for the projects within the program, including PPP, D/BB, DB, DBFOM and variants, Progressive DB, Alliance and variants
+ Mobilize and manage resources required to support all phases of a program
+ Lead and manage the client's role in P3 and Progressive Design Build contracts to fulfill client expectations
+ Support market engagements and market sounding activities
+ Manage scope, budget and schedule, including contract administration, claims and quality compliance
+ Ensure that appropriate risk management analysis, status reporting and issues management processes are in place.
**Qualifications**
**Minimum requirements:**
+ BA/BS + 15 EXTENSIVE or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education, in program management inclusive of at least 6 (six) years of recent experience in a Senior Leadership position ideally serving as program management oversight or similar role for leading a minimum of two large infrastructure projects or programs of $600 Million+ Specific professional experience leading Project Management Offices (PMO) in the railway sector.
+ Verified professional experience from the date of graduation or issuance of professional license.
+ Project Manager in managing at least two large rail infrastructure projects
+ High level of English and Spanish proficiency.
+ Confirmed participation in at least three (3) railway projects, serving as PMO Railway Director or PMO Railway Manager.
**Additional Information**
**Preferred Requirements:**
+ BA/BS with 20+ years of relevant experience
+ Master's Degree in a relevant discipline.
+ PMI-PgMP, APM-RPP or CMAA-CCM Certification (or equivalent) preferred
+ Strong technical capability including all project phases from design, planning, construction, operations and maintenance preferably large program/projects
+ Considerable experience of delivering in collaborative working arrangements
+ Demonstrable experience of delivering targeted Project benefits
+ Demonstrated experience in extensive public outreach, agency coordination, third party stakeholder management and program management
+ Strong knowledge of relevant rail standards applicable in industry guidelines and current transit- oriented practices
+ Expertise in managing and coordinating interfaces all disciplines (e.g., environmental, mechanical, civil, structural)
+ Experienced in developing and mobilizing project delivery systems and optimizing processes and procedures
+ Demonstrated experience of successfully integrating complex programs and managing/coordinating interfaces across all disciplines (e.g., program/project controls, environmental, H&S, design, construction)
+ Recognized globally as a leader in program management within the industry
+ Able to demonstrate an extensive industry-wide network and is well known for having successfully shaped, led or transformed multiple large or very large programs.
+ Has a deep knowledge and application of all aspects of the program management competencies needed for success on very complex programs, educates and mentors others and has guided and facilitated others in all aspects of the identified program competencies in very complex programs.
+ Demonstrates exemplary leadership attributes that provide role modelling for others.
+ Able to build consensus to change program strategy in challenging situations.
+ Demonstrated ability to set long term goals and strategies and establish effective management of internal and external interfaces and inter-dependencies across the program.
+ Has built diverse and inclusive teams to enable collective success through trust, psychological safety, autonomy, accountability and alignment.
**About AECOM**
AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.
AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients' complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle - from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Learn more at aecom.com.
**What makes AECOM a great place to work**
You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you'll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you've always envisioned. Here, you'll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
**ReqID:** J
**Business Line:** Transportation
**Business Group:** DCS
**Strategic Business Unit:** East
**Career Area:** Program & Project Management
**Work Location Model:** On-Site
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