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Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey.\nWe are looking to appoint an Integration Lead to join our Defence team in Cumbria, supporting the delivery of a high-profile and highly regulated Air Defence programme of national importance. This role requires a highly trusted professional who can operate with discretion, integrity and accountability within a secure environment.\nDue to commence in late autumn to early winter, the position sits within an integrated client team and offers responsibility for coordinating and integrating activities across multiple projects, stakeholders and delivery partners to ensure successful programme outcomes within a long-term Defence environment.\nThis candidate should have eligibility to obtain and maintain UK Security Clearance (SC).\nYou'll be responsible for:\nManaging programme integration activities across multiple projects, workstreams and delivery teams.\nManaging programme interfaces, dependencies and critical milestones to support successful delivery.\nCoordinating integrated programme plans and ensuring alignment between project objectives and delivery schedules.\nFacilitating collaboration between client, consultant, supplier and delivery stakeholders.\nMonitoring programme performance and providing clear reporting on progress, risks and delivery challenges.\nIdentifying, managing and escalating programme risks, issues and interdependencies.\nSupporting governance, assurance and decision-making processes across the programme.\nDriving consistency in programme reporting, controls and delivery standards.\nSupporting programme mobilisation, transition and readiness activities.\nPromoting continuous improvement, knowledge sharing and collaboration across the Integrated client team.\nYou'll need to have:\nExperience leading programme integration, programme management, PMO or complex project delivery activities.\nExperience managing dependencies, interfaces and stakeholders across large and complex programmes.\nStrong understanding of programme governance, planning, reporting and risk management principles.\nExperience working within Defence, Aerospace, Infrastructure, Nuclear or other highly regulated environments.\nExcellent communication, stakeholder management and influencing skills.\nDegree qualified or equivalent professional experience in project management, programme management, engineering or a related discipline.\nCurrent SC clearance or eligibility and willingness to obtain and maintain UK security clearance (SC).\nWhat's on offer:\nCar allowance.\nHybrid working.\nMedical health cover.\nLife insurance.\nIncome protection insurance.\nPension scheme.\nDiscretionary annual salary reviews.\nFamily friendly policies.\n27 days annual leave + 2 Mace days + 3 days Christmas shutdown + Bank holidays.\nOur values\nSafety first - Going home safe and well: We champion a safe, diverse and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of wellbeing in every team.\nClient focus - Deliver on our promise: We own the quality of deliverables, strategic outcomes and build long term relationships with our clients.\nIntegrity - Always do the right thing: We influence positive outcomes within our industry, while always aligning with our compliance obligations.\nCreate opportunity - For our people to excel: We champion a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities, inspiring our people and teams to develop.\nMace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. 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