PROGRAMME MANAGER
Location: Hybrid – Whiteley, Hampshire
Clearance Required: SC clearance
We are seeking an experienced Programme Manager to lead the delivery of complex, multi‑stakeholder programmes. This customer‑facing role involves building trusted relationships, aligning customer objectives, and ensuring successful delivery against commercial and operational goals.
Key Responsibilities
* Act as the primary customer interface, building strong, trusted relationships
* Lead end‑to‑end programme delivery across scope, schedule, cost, and risk
* Drive programme governance, including steering boards and executive reporting
* Manage multiple projects, workstreams, and dependencies
* Oversee financial performance, forecasting, and contractual commitments
* Engage and influence stakeholders across customers, partners, and internal teams
* Ensure robust risk, issue, and delivery assurance management
* Support programme growth through change requests, proposals, and bid activity
Essential Experience
* Proven Programme Manager or Senior Project Manager experience
* Strong track record in customer‑facing, stakeholder‑driven environments
* Experience delivering complex, multi‑party programmes
* Demonstrable expertise in governance, financial management, and risk control
* Confident engaging and influencing senior stakeholders
* Degree qualified or equivalent experience
Desirable Experience
* Experience in regulated, safety‑critical, or technical environments
* Professional certifications (e.g., PMP, Agile)
* Exposure to bids, proposals, or commercial activities
Skills & Capabilities
* Excellent customer engagement and influencing skills
* Strong leadership and communication capability
* Ability to manage complex delivery environments
* Commercial awareness and financial acumen
* Effective risk and dependency management
Working Arrangements
This is a hybrid role, with an expectation of 1‑2 days per week onsite, alongside regular travel to customer sites as required. Training will be provided on Leidos proprietary tools and processes where needed.
Benefits
* Contributory Pension Scheme
* Private Medical Insurance
* 33 days Annual Leave (including public and privilege holidays)
* Access to Flexible benefits (life assurance, health schemes, gym memberships, annual buy‑and‑sell holidays, cycle‑to‑work scheme, and more)
* Flexi‑Time Working
Pay Range
£58,400.00 – £74,900.00
Commitment to Diversity
We welcome applications from every part of the community and are committed to a truly diverse and inclusive culture. We foster a sense of belonging, welcoming all perspectives and contributions, and providing equal access to opportunities and resources for everyone. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please let us know, and we will respond in a way that best fits your needs.
Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.
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