Programme Manager Agri-Tech Strategy Initiatives

IMPORTANT:  This Advertiser has requested that applicants MUST be National Residents / Valid Work Permit-holders.  Other applicants need not apply.

 

Background

 Defra & BIS have launched a new Agri-Tech strategy for the UK. It says:

 The UK will become a world leader in agricultural science and technology following the launch of a new strategy to deliver sustainable, healthy and affordable food for future generations.

 Breakthroughs in nutrition, informatics, satellite imaging, remote sensing, meteorology and precision farming mean the agriculture sector is one of the world’s fastest growing sectors.

 Developed in partnership with industry, the Agricultural Technologies Strategy will ensure everyone from farmers and retailers, to cooks and shoppers share the benefits these exciting opportunities bring.

 It includes a £160 million government investment in developing cutting edge technologies, and taking innovative products such as cancer-fighting broccoli from the field to the shopping aisle.

 Industry is also expected to invest heavily in the strategy which will transform farming in the UK, using the latest technologies to ensure the process is as productive as possible whilst reducing environmental impact and resource use.

 With the demand for food rising rapidly worldwide, the strategy also aims to make the UK a world leader in addressing global food security issues.

The purpose of this role is to programme manage all projects and engagements required in the delivery of Fera engagements with the Agri-Tech strategy.

Purpose opf Role:

The Programme Manager takes accountability for delivering the intended programme business results within time and budget, scope and quality. The postholder is responsible for managing and implementing all aspects of change (both business and technical) through the lifecycle of the programme. The postholder is responsible for regular and effective communication with project sponsors and other key stakeholders to report progress, resolve issues and mitigate risks where necessary.

Accountabilities:

• Define and implement the overall programme, structure, strategy and approach, including the programme plan and interdependencies and critical success factors.
• Manage a multi-disciplinary team to drive the programme to achieve the intended business outcomes against the defined critical success factors.
• Manage supplier relationships to ensure delivery across the programme.
• Ensure the programme workstreams are effectively defined and planned and aligned to the overall programme.
• Manage the key interdependencies within the programme and those external to the programme.
• Manage changes in programme direction, scope, costs and timing.
• Provide direction for all programme level risks and issues.
• Define, implement and manage the programme governance to ensure effective reporting and communication are in place.
• Define and implement the organisational change strategy and plan.
• Act as a member of the wider leadership team to deliver the outcomes of the Fera business plan

For full details and an application pack please e-mail jobs@fera.gsi.gov.uk or telephone 01904 462345 and quote reference CSP 3925.