IT Programme Manager – Transition Service Agreements (TSA) - Aerospace/Defence
M&E/Private Equity Carve out and stand up exposure required.
£125-145,000 per annum & Excellent Benefits
Reports To: CIO
Job Type: Fixed Term Contract (12 months)
Job Type: Full-Time, Hybrid (Cambridge HQ)
Industry: Defence / Technology / IT
Position Summary:
Our Aerospace & Defence client are seeking a seasoned IT Programme Manager to lead the planning and execution of Transition Service Agreements (TSAs) as part of a strategic divestment programme. You will be responsible for ensuring the seamless transition of IT services, infrastructure, and support from the parent organisation to the newly divested company, while maintaining operational continuity, compliance, and security.
The ideal candidate will bring deep experience in IT integration/ separation, M&A, and defence industry requirements with knowledge of CMMC, NIST, and ITAR compliance an advantage.
Key Responsibilities:
* Programme Ownership:
* Lead the end-to-end delivery of IT Transition Service Agreements, ensuring agreed services are delivered to quality, time, and budget.
* Stakeholder Management:
* Act as the primary interface between internal business units, IT functions, external suppliers, and the receiving entity, maintaining trust and alignment throughout the transition lifecycle.
* Planning & Execution:
* Develop and manage the IT TSA programme plan, including dependencies, separation planning, milestones, resource allocation, risk mitigation and TSA Turn down planning.
* Service Continuity:
* Ensure the uninterrupted delivery of IT services during the IT TSA period and oversee a smooth handover of services post-transition.
* Governance & Compliance:
* Operate within defence industry regulatory requirements, including data security, export controls, and service assurance, ensuring the transition is compliant with legal and contractual obligations.
* Risk & Issue Management:
* Proactively identify, log, and manage risks, issues, and changes, escalating as necessary to maintain momentum and resolve blockers.
* Commercial Oversight:
* Support the drafting, negotiation, and management of TSA terms and any associated service-level agreements (SLAs).
* Reporting:
* Provide clear and timely updates to programme sponsors, senior leadership, and governance boards, ensuring visibility of progress, costs, and risks.
Qualifications:
* Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field (Master’s preferred).
* 10+ years of progressive IT leadership experience, with a strong background in M&A integration and separation.
* Proven experience in defence, or other heavily regulated sector.
* With working knowledge of information security with CMMC, NIST, DFARS, and ITAR an advantage
* Demonstrated success leading complex, multi-system integrations.
* Strong project management skills with PMP or similar certification preferred.
* Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
* Eligible for BPSS and SC clearance a requirement.
Why Join?
* Be a key architect in shaping the future of a growing, mission-driven enterprise.
* Work in a dynamic, high-impact environment blending innovation and national security.