DV Cleared Technical Programme Manager
Posted 1 day ago by Experis UK
£700 Per day
Inside
Onsite
Basingstoke, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The DV Cleared Technical Programme Manager role in Basingstoke involves leading critical programmes that support UK national security and defence. The position requires managing complex, high-regulation projects while ensuring delivery excellence and stakeholder confidence. Candidates must have extensive experience in defence or highly regulated environments and be willing to undergo DV Clearance. The role emphasizes collaboration, governance, and continuous improvement within a dynamic environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead multi-disciplinary teams across partners, subcontractors, and internal units using Agile, Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, and Waterfall methods.
- Maintain robust governance, risk management, and assurance aligned with defence standards (JSPs, ISO27001, GDS).
- Manage programme finances, schedules, and dependencies, providing transparent reporting to leadership and clients.
- Build trusted relationships with customers, suppliers, and partners, fostering collaboration and shared accountability.
- Drive continuous improvement by capturing lessons learned and contributing to wider delivery maturity initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with export controls, accreditation regimes, and security standards.
Key Skills:
- Extensive experience leading complex programmes in defence, national security, or highly regulated environments.
- Strong knowledge of Agile and hybrid delivery frameworks.
- Proven ability to manage multi-disciplinary teams and stakeholder engagement at senior levels.
- Familiarity with defence and government governance frameworks (MOD, GDS, ISO, NIST).
- Experience supporting bids, transition planning, and risk management.
- Professional certifications such as MSP, PMI-ACP, PRINCE2, ITIL, or Agile frameworks.
Salary (Rate): £700/day
City: Basingstoke
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: on-site
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: Senior
Industry: Other
Job Title: DV Cleared Technical Programme Manager
Location: Basingstoke | Fully on-site
Rate: Up to £700/day
Duration: Initial six-month contract
Must be willing and eligible to go through DV Clearance
Our client is dedicated to making the world more sustainable through innovation and trust-building. We're hiring a DV Cleared Technical Programme Manager to lead critical programmes supporting UK national security and defence. This role involves managing complex, high-regulation projects within a dynamic environment, ensuring delivery excellence and stakeholder confidence.
What You'll Be Doing
- Lead multi-disciplinary teams across partners, subcontractors, and internal units using Agile, Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, and Waterfall methods.
- Maintain robust governance, risk management, and assurance aligned with defence standards (JSPs, ISO27001, GDS).
- Manage programme finances, schedules, and dependencies, providing transparent reporting to leadership and clients.
- Build trusted relationships with customers, suppliers, and partners, fostering collaboration and shared accountability.
- Drive continuous improvement by capturing lessons learned and contributing to wider delivery maturity initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with export controls, accreditation regimes, and security standards.
What You'll Bring
- Extensive experience leading complex programmes in defence, national security, or highly regulated environments.
- Strong knowledge of Agile and hybrid delivery frameworks.
- Proven ability to manage multi-disciplinary teams and stakeholder engagement at senior levels.
- Familiarity with defence and government governance frameworks (MOD, GDS, ISO, NIST).
- Experience supporting bids, transition planning, and risk management.
- Professional certifications such as MSP, PMI-ACP, PRINCE2, ITIL, or Agile frameworks.
Join a team committed to impactful work in a collaborative, innovative environment. If you hold the necessary clearance and are ready to make a difference, we want to hear from you. Apply now to be part of this vital programme supporting UK security and innovation.