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Programme Manager

Remote / Online - Candidates ideally in
Blackwood, Caerphilly County, NP12, Wales, UK
Listing for: Matchtech
Contract, Remote/Work from Home position
Listed on 2026-01-15
Job specializations:
  • Management
    Operations Manager
  • Engineering
    Operations Manager
Job Description & How to Apply Below

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.

Key Responsibilities :

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

Job Requirements :

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

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