Programme Manager

Subsea Craft•Portsmouth, NH

4d•$85,000

About The Position

SubSea Craft is a fast growing, privately-funded, UK-based innovative maritime technology company specialising in next-generation, high-performance watercraft and systems. We operate at the intersection of advanced engineering, cutting-edge design, and user-centric innovation, delivering safe, effective, and enabling solutions for both commercial and defence applications. The Programme Manager will develop and manage clear and concise programme plans. The role is responsible for the upward reporting of programme performance to support portfolio governance, and the daily leadership of Project Managers to support the successful delivery of programmes and projects. This role will be of strategic importance and will report into our product Chief Engineers.

Requirements

Extensive experience in Programme Management and hold a recognised qualification
Experience with the compilation and presentation of key, industry standard, programme artefacts
Experience with defence and military contracting processes and reporting rhythms
Experience of working across functions – including knowledge of commercial management, safety, best practice, supply chain, finance
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
Excellent attention to detail
High level of proficiency with various project and programme software packages
Due to the nature of work undertaken at SubSea Craft, the selected candidate must be capable of meeting the security requirements of the position, which would include as a minimum existing right to live and work in the UK, Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS), with UK National security clearance required for certain roles.

Responsibilities

Delivery of programmes in line with the business portfolio.
Delivery of customer contracts along with the ongoing relationship management and reporting.
Establishing, implementing and continuously improving the programme management processes within the existing business management systems.
Responsible for running programme review meetings and maintaining a concise monthly reporting rhythm.
Responsible for the management of risks and blockers, utilising a depth of experience and escalating where required.
Responsible for identifying interdependencies between programmes and projects.
Responsible for the monitoring of resource allocation and usage, to ensure strategic priorities are appropriately executed.
Provide a point of escalation for project team members.
Providing line management to project managers, and leadership to the wider project organisation.

Benefits

Annual Leave – Entitlement to 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
Wellbeing Day - An additional Wellbeing Day each year to focus on personal health and wellbeing.
Private Healthcare – Access to comprehensive private healthcare coverage to support your physical and mental wellbeing.
Life Assurance and Critical Illness Cover – Comprehensive protection including Life Assurance (4x salary) and Critical Illness Cover for added financial security.
Family Leave – Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
Christmas Leave – A Christmas shutdown is typically observed.
Professional Development – Commitment to ongoing learning and career growth, supported by training programmes and access to LinkedIn Learning.
Pension Contribution – pension scheme with the option to contribute via salary sacrifice
Flexible Working – Opportunities for flexible working arrangements to promote work–life balance.
Inclusive Culture – A professional environment that values diversity, innovation, and collaboration.