Programme Manager

Our client, a leading firm in the defence and security sector, is currently seeking a Programme Manager to join their team on a contract basis in Oakdale. This role offers the opportunity to work on high-stakes projects, essential to national security and defence, with a blend of onsite and remote work arrangements.

• Managing and delivering multiple projects within the organisation, including competitive and non-competitive bids
• Ensuring timely provision of project deliverables, performance metrics, and progress reports
• Maintaining programme budgetary control and effective risk management
• Leading cross-functional engineering teams and collaborating with customer colleagues
• Planning and executing various projects using both Waterfall and Agile methodologies
• Working closely with customers, partners, and suppliers in the defence industry
• Delivering projects within allocated time, budget, and quality requirements
• Managing a portfolio of low to medium complexity projects
• Driving successful delivery of complex engineering projects within the Tactical Communications domain
• Navigating both traditional (Waterfall) and Agile (SAFe) delivery environments
• Proactively managing risks, subcontractors, and finances

• Proven experience managing complex, multidisciplinary projects within the defence or communications sectors
• Strong understanding of project governance, planning, and control techniques
• Familiarity with tactical communication systems design, development, deployment, and operation
• Experience with change management and programme-level frameworks such as MSP and P3M
• Comfortable working across both Agile and traditional delivery environments
• Demonstrable experience in leading projects of medium to high complexity
• Degree-qualified in a relevant discipline (e.g., Engineering, Business, IT) or equivalent experience
• Professional certification (e.g., PRINCE2, PMP, APM PMQ, SAFe Agilist) is advantageous