Programme Manager

Programme Manager

Location:

Hybrid role, Whiteley, Hampshire.

SC clearance required.

We are seeking an experienced Programme Manager to lead the delivery of complex multi‑stakeholder programmes. This is a customer‑facing role where you will build trusted relationships, align customer objectives and ensure successful delivery against commercial and operational goals.

• Act as the primary customer interface, building strong trusted relationships
• Lead end‑to‑end programme delivery across scope, schedule, cost and risk
• Drive programme governance, including steering boards and executive reporting
• Manage multiple projects, work streams and dependencies
• Oversee financial performance, forecasting and contractual commitments
• Engage and influence stakeholders across customers, partners and internal teams
• Ensure robust risk, issue and delivery assurance management
• Support programme growth through change requests, proposals and bid activity

• Proven Programme Manager or Senior Project Manager experience
• Strong track record in customer‑facing, stakeholder‑driven environments
• Experience delivering complex, multi‑party programmes
• Demonstrable expertise in governance, financial management and risk control
• Confident engaging and influencing senior stakeholders
• Degree qualified or equivalent experience

• Experience in regulated, safety‑critical or technical environments
• Professional certifications such as PMP, Agile
• Exposure to bids, proposals or commercial activities

• Excellent customer engagement and influencing skills
• Strong leadership and communication capability
• Ability to manage complex delivery environments
• Commercial awareness and financial acumen
• Effective risk and dependency management

This is a hybrid role with an expectation of 1–2 days per week onsite, and regular travel to customer sites as required. Training will be provided on proprietary tools and processes where needed.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.