Sr. Technical Programme Manager

Position: Sr. Staff Technical Programme Manager
Senior Staff Technical Program Manager - SC Clearance REQUIRED
Cheltenham - Hybrid, 3 days on-site

£70,000 - £87,000 + competitive benefits

About the Role

We are hiring for a highly experienced Technical Program Manager who will be responsible for the Project strategy & delivery of global projects.

Position Overview

As a Senior Staff Technical Program Manager, you will leverage deep technical, process, and domain knowledge to oversee multiple interconnected projects within a broader program. You will ensure delivery of outcomes on time, within scope and budget, while setting execution standards and project management practices across the department.

This role is highly visible and requires strong leadership, strategic thinking, and the ability to coordinate across global, cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

- Collaborate with business partners, functional leaders, and technology teams to define requirements and capabilities.
- Develop multi-generational project strategies that align with program objectives.
- Establish and drive consistent execution methodologies and project management practices across all projects.
- Assemble project teams using internal and external technical expertise based on scope, budget, and timelines.
- Manage day-to-day execution of multiple interdependent projects alongside global technical teams.
- Coordinate schedules, drive alignment, and ensure consistent tracking of shared outcomes.
- Remove roadblocks, address interdependencies, and support team execution across organisational boundaries.
- Manage risks, scope evolution, and non-standard events throughout the program lifecycle.
- Ensure effective communication and progress reporting to stakeholders, leadership, and executive teams.
- Verify quality of deliverables, ensuring alignment with expectations and requirements.
- Track outcome realisation and customer satisfaction using established metrics; document lessons learned.
- Lead initial and final financial reviews while ensuring continual budget and spend tracking.

Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college.
- Professional experience in a STEM field (military experience accepted as equivalent).

Desired Characteristics
- Proven experience delivering value and driving major organisational change through structured program management.
- Strong budgeting experience and financial tracking capability.
- Deep understanding of project and portfolio management methodologies; experience setting standards for large organisations.
- Exceptional leadership, influencing, and communication skills across all levels.
- Self-starter with the ability to operate independently and drive initiatives to completion.
- Keen interest in emerging technologies backed by hands-on experience or industry involvement.
- Strong team collaborator; adept at integrating diverse viewpoints into actionable plans.
- Experience working with global teams across time zones and functions.
- Ability to coach, mentor, and elevate others.
- Customer-focused mindset, shaping decisions and processes around customer outcomes.
- Strong analytical skills and structured problem-solving capabilities.
- Change-oriented mindset, with a track record of driving process improvements and managing competing priorities.
- PMP, Scrum Master, or equivalent project management certifications are advantageous.

Security Requirements

This role requires UK National Security Vetting at Security Check (SC) level, which must be obtained and maintained throughout employment. This requirement applies to all individuals working in or supporting highly regulated UK defence environments, including remote workers.

Total Rewards & Benefits
- Non-contributory pension
- Life assurance
- Group income protection
- Private medical cover
- Holiday allowance equivalent to 26 days, with the option to buy or sell days
- Flexible working arrangements wherever possible to support a positive work-life balance

Join Us

If you are ready to lead complex technical programs, drive meaningful organisational impact, and contribute to mission-critical aerospace advancements, we welcome your application