Job Title: SC Cleared Programme Manager
Location: Farnborough
Duration: 3 months with possible 3 month additional extension
Rate: Up to £849 per day via an approved umbrella company
Must be willing and eligible to go through the SC Clearance process
Our Client, a leading organisation in the defence and technology sector, is hiring for a reputable client to lead complex programmes within their IT division.
What you'll be doing:
- Fully accountable for delivering programme vision, objectives, and benefits on time, within scope, and budget.
- Lead and motivate Project Managers, ensuring safe working practices and effective collaboration across teams.
- Develop and oversee integrated plans, resource capacity, and dependency management to achieve desired outcomes.
- Manage budgets, costs, and proactively identify opportunities for savings while controlling risks and issues at programme level.
- Conduct performance reviews, challenge project teams, and ensure governance and assurance processes are followed.
- Engage stakeholders internally and externally, building strong relationships and ensuring customer expectations are met.
- Lead commercial discussions, manage change control, and ensure quality standards are maintained.
- Support business development efforts by strengthening customer relationships and identifying new opportunities.
What you'll bring:
- Recognised programme management qualification (e.g., MSP, PgMP, APM PMQ, or equivalent).
- Extensive experience leading large, complex programmes, ideally within defence or IT sectors.
- Proven ability to manage budgets, risks, and stakeholder engagement effectively.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire teams and drive high-performance culture.
- Proficiency with project management tools such as Microsoft Project and SAP.
- Excellent organisational skills, with a strategic mindset and problem-solving capabilities.
- Demonstrated experience in governance, assurance, and quality management.
Join our client's team in Farnborough and play a pivotal role in delivering high-stakes programmes that make a real impact.
If you are a proactive leader with a passion for programme delivery and security clearance, we want to hear from you!
