Job Title
Programme Manager
Location
Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire + Hybrid Working Arrangements
Compensation
Competitive Salary + Benefits
Role Type
Full time / Permanent
Role ID
SF72792
Overview
Lead complex programmes that protect national security and shape the future of defence. At Babcock you will work with intelligence, cyber and secure communications capabilities to support customers where trust, resilience and performance are essential.
The Role
As a Programme Manager you will play a pivotal leadership role within our Mission Systems Sense and Connect portfolio, supporting intelligence and security programmes of national importance. Your primary focus will be the business management and delivery oversight of a large, technically complex contract, ensuring outcomes meet operational, commercial and strategic objectives.
Responsibilities
- Leading delivery and performance management of intelligence and security programmes across cost, schedule and quality
- Managing programme risks, issues and dependencies to ensure successful outcomes
- Establishing strong governance, controls and reporting aligned to business objectives
- Producing programme performance reports and driving corrective action where required
- Building trusted relationships with senior stakeholders, customers and delivery partners
Essential Experience
- Extensive experience managing programmes delivering complex systems or equipment contracts
- Proven leadership of multidisciplinary, high‑performing teams
- Experience developing business cases, delivery plans and programme strategies
- Strong understanding of defence, intelligence or security‑led environments
- Ability to operate confidently at senior stakeholder level
Qualifications
- Degree or equivalent professional experience in delivering complex programmes
- Chartered Project Professional status or equivalent is desirable
- APM Project Risk Management qualification is advantageous
Security Clearance
The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Developed Vetting (DV) security clearance for this role. Must be sole UK national.
Benefits
- Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
- Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
- Employee share scheme
- Employee shopping savings portal
- Payment of Professional Fees
- Reservists in the armed forces receive 10‑days special paid leave
- Holiday trading to buy or sell annual leave
- ‘Be Kind Day’ for paid volunteering each year
- Flexible working options to support work‑life balance
- A dynamic working environment where leadership, trust and purpose thrive
EEO & Disability
We are a disability‑confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please contact us. We are committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone’s free to thrive.
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