My client is looking for Progamme Manager ideally with a maritime, naval or defence background to work in Bristol 2 to 3 days per week onsite.
The role will be inside ir35.
We are seeking The three experienced interim Programme Managers to support delivering complex defence programmes during a period of organisational transition.
Successful candidates will assume direct accountability for assigned programmes, ensuring delivery against contractual commitments, cost, schedule, quality and customer expectations.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead programme execution, maintaining clear accountability for delivery performance.
- Establish and maintain credible integrated baselines covering scope, schedule, cost, resources and risk.
- Drive programme performance through accurate forecasting, EAC management, risk mitigation and timely corrective action.
- Lead multidisciplinary teams across Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Commercial and Finance.
- Manage contractual commitments and programme change.
- Identify and resolve delivery challenges, developing and executing recovery plans where necessary.
- Maintain effective governance, performance reporting and financial control.
- Support effective handover and continuity of programme delivery.
The immediate priority is to protect contractual delivery, strengthen programme control and provide experienced leadership where capacity and capability gaps exist.
What we're looking for
We require experienced, pragmatic Programme Managers capable of taking ownership, operating independently and delivering immediate results.
Essential
- Significant programme management experience within defence, aerospace, maritime or complex engineering environments.
- Demonstrable success delivering programmes against cost, schedule and contractual commitments.
- Strong programme controls capability, including IMS, EAC, forecasting, risk and change management.
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage demanding customer relationships.
- Experience stabilising challenged programmes and driving recovery actions.
- Strong leadership, communication and decision-making skills.
Desirable
- Experience delivering UK MOD programmes.
- Understanding of fixed-price and Time & Materials contracts.
- APM, PMP or equivalent professional qualifications.
- Experience working in regulated or security-sensitive environments.
We are seeking hands-on delivery professionals who can rapidly establish control, make informed decisions and deliver outcomes without unnecessary bureaucracy.