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Defence Programme Manager

Leeds, England, gb💼 Full-time🗓 2026-07-16 → 2026-07-31

Core

Lead delivery of complex, multi-workstream programmes within the UK defence sector, ensuring scope, schedule, budget, and quality while managing client relationships and commercial growth.

Role type

Senior Programme Manager (Defence)

Builds

Complex defence programmes and services for UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) and defence supply chain clients

Domain

Defence / Government IT Services

Deliverable

client delivery

Required skills

Programme delivery, stakeholder management, account management, commercial negotiation, risk management, governance, leadership

Preferred skills

Business development, bid and proposal support, MSP/PRINCE2/PMP qualifications

Technologies

MSP, PRINCE2, Agile, PMP

Responsibilities

Lead delivery of complex programmes to agreed scope, schedule, budget, and quality; Establish and maintain programme governance, reporting, risk management, and dependency management; Build trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders; Manage customer expectations and ensure high client satisfaction; Work with internal teams and partners to drive collaboration; Identify commercial opportunities to support account growth.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities

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