SC Cleared Programme Manager
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£849 Per day
Inside
Undetermined
Farnborough
Summary: The SC Cleared Programme Manager role involves leading complex programmes within the IT division of a leading defence and technology organisation. The position requires accountability for delivering programme objectives on time and within budget while managing stakeholder engagement and team collaboration. Candidates must possess a recognised programme management qualification and extensive experience in managing large programmes, ideally in the defence or IT sectors. The role is based in Farnborough and requires eligibility for SC Clearance.
Key Responsibilities:
- 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.
Key Skills:
- 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.
Salary (Rate): £849 per day
City: Farnborough
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
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!