Programme Manager UK – Land
Core
Run a workstream within a complex UK defence programme, ensuring delivery on track, stakeholder alignment, and commercial opportunity identification for land-based AI systems.
Role type
Senior Programme Manager (Defence Land Systems)
Builds
Land-based AI hardware systems and integrated solutions for UK Ministry of Defence
Domain
Defence / AI / Hardware Systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
UK MoD Acquisition Lifecycle expertise, live trial and range test leadership, Safety Case management, Tier 1/2 supply chain management, structured project management, risk mitigation, technical reporting
Preferred skills
Defence procurement structures, Agile/hybrid methodologies for hardware, AI/ML/embedded software exposure, formal project management accreditation (PMP/APM/PRINCE2)
Technologies
CADMID, ASG, DE&S, Def Stan 00-035, MIL-STD-810, ITAR, UK Export Control Regulations
Responsibilities
Drive end-to-end technical programme delivery using master schedules and critical path analysis; Navigate MoD gated review processes (DE&S, CADMID, ASG); Plan and lead live customer trials, range tests, and field demonstrations; Oversee Safety Case management and qualification testing; Manage Tier 1/2 hardware subcontractors and suppliers; Maintain programme risk and opportunity registers; Provide data-driven technical progress reporting to senior leadership.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC