SC Cleared Programme Manager

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!

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