Job Description
SC Cleared IT Programme Manager Location: Solihull (Hybrid – 2 days onsite per week) + Occasional UK travelContract Length: 3-month initial, rolling thereafterRate: £650 to £750 per day Inside IR35 A leading consultancy is urgently seeking an experienced IT Programme Manager to lead delivery across high-value IT initiatives for Defence and Technology clients. This role is ideal for someone with proven capability in programme leadership, stakeholder engagement, and end-to-end delivery within secure and complex environments.Key Responsibilities
* Lead full lifecycle delivery of large-scale IT programmes across internal teams and third parties
* Oversee scope, budget, milestones, and risks to ensure successful outcomes
* Drive stakeholder and supplier engagement at all levels
* Uphold high standards in project governance, reporting, and assurance
* Coordinate operational readiness and service transition
Experience
* Current SC Clearance – essential
* Proven track record of managing complex IT infrastructure or integration programmes
* Strong leadership and communication skills within regulated environments
* Prior experience working with Defence or Technology clients
* In-depth understanding of systems integration and delivery lifecycles
* Prince2 Practitioner or APM qualified
* Military / Defence background