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
Salary description
£700.00 - £849.00 per day