Programme Manager

Who we are

VIVO provides facilities management and accommodation maintenance for the UK military and its partners. VIVO embodies both experience and innovation.

We put our Customers and Families First. They are the driving force behind everything we do. We drive forward improvements for them to ensure the service they receive, whether reactive repairs or a major project, is completed safely and on time. In order to achieve this, we have 4 core values: open, caring, agile and collaborative. These are at the heart of everything we do.

9 month FTC, Full time

Salary: Competitive

We are seeking an experienced Programme Manager to lead the planning, coordination and delivery of Billable Works across a complex defence estate. This role is responsible for ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently and within agreed budgets and timescales while meeting the evolving operational needs of the Ministry of Defence.

As Programme Manager, you will oversee a portfolio of works, coordinating activity across multiple stakeholders to ensure projects progress in line with agreed programmes and financial commitments. You will work closely with the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) to agree project scope, priorities and delivery plans, ensuring clear reporting on both financial and physical progress throughout the lifecycle of works.

You will establish and maintain robust programme controls, including work planning, budget management, forecasting and milestone tracking, ensuring transparent reporting to the contract's Senior Management Team. You will also support the efficient management of Billable Works processes, identifying opportunities for improvement and working collaboratively with other Programme Managers and DIO teams to enhance programme delivery.

A key aspect of the role involves building strong relationships with clients and operational teams to ensure projects meet customer requirements and align with operational priorities across the estate. You will support the delivery of annual programmes, provide regular updates to DIO stakeholders and produce end-of-year programme completion reports.

You will also contribute to broader strategic objectives, including identifying opportunities to support the MOD's carbon reduction targets and sustainability goals through the delivery of improvement projects across establishments.

You will bring proven experience managing complex programmes or project portfolios, with strong skills in stakeholder management, cost control and programme planning. You will be confident coordinating multiple activities simultaneously while maintaining clear oversight of delivery timelines, budgets and operational priorities.

You will have the ability to influence senior stakeholders, communicate effectively with both technical specialists and senior leaders, and ensure alignment between operational delivery teams and client expectations.

Experience with in construction, infrastructure, facilities management or defence environments would be advantageous, particularly where projects involve regulated environments or complex stakeholder structures. Knowledge of CDM regulations and ISO management frameworks is also beneficial.

You will be highly organised, analytical and proactive, with strong IT skills and the ability to work effectively with programme management systems and reporting tools. Membership of a relevant professional body such as APM and a background in facilities management or construction project delivery would be advantageous.

If you are a collaborative and delivery-focused programme professional who thrives in complex operational environments, this is an excellent opportunity to lead the successful delivery of projects across a high-profile defence estate.

• 6% employee matched pension contribution
• 25 days annual leave (pro rata'd)
• Single private medical cover
• Life assurance 2x annual salary

VIVO Defence Services
The role you have applied for is with VIVO Defence Services, a joint venture between Serco and EQUANS. By applying for this role, please be aware that information contained within your CV may be shared between VIVO Defence Services, Serco and EQUANS during the recruitment process.

At VIVO, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. Therefore, we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool.

We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working and operate a hybrid work structure in many of our business areas. We are proudly a Disability Confident Leader. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview.