Hybrid Operational Capability Programme Manager – Sizewell C

at Sizewell C

• Job title: Operational Capability Programme Manager – Sizewell C
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: £80,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Suffolk, United Kingdom

About the role

• Operational Capability Programme Manager driving organizational capability for Sizewell C nuclear project. Leading integration, communication, and operational readiness for this significant energy initiative in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, integration, and delivery of Sizewell C’s operational organisational capability, meeting operational requirements for project milestones, from commissioning to commercial operation.
• Shape how we build the people, processes, systems, governance and culture that underpin a world-class nuclear operation.
• Act as a central point of coordination for the function, facilitating effective communication and leading on functional and business management for the team.
• Champion knowledge sharing, set functional standards for performance improvement and continuous learning, ensuring effective implementation across the Pre-Operations programmes.
• Work closely with programme leads and stakeholders to uphold governance standards, manage risks proactively, and maximize collaboration opportunities.

Requirements

• Proven experience in programme or project management, ideally within large-scale infrastructure, energy, or defence sectors.
• Degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field.
• Strong understanding of operational readiness and operational organisational design.
• Comfortable working in dynamic environments with shifting priorities.
• Ability to manage ambiguity and maintain focus on strategic goals.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Experience with growing and leading cross-functional teams and managing complex schedules and dependencies.
• Skilled at creating a collaborative environment for diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to support teams through change and maintain focus on goals.
• Skilled in influencing and gaining buy-in for new approaches.
• Skilled in coaching and mentoring to build capability.
• Excellent problem-solving, presentation, and facilitation skills.
• Ability to translate complex information into clear, actionable messages.
• Ability to identify improvement opportunities and drive continuous learning.
• Analytical mindset to identify risks and resolve issues quickly.

Benefits

• Company incentive bonus plan
• Health cover
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounts and employee pricing