Job Title: Program Manager / Transformation Lead – Foundry CoE – 12 months FTC
Location: UK, Flexible + Agile Working
Compensation: Competitive Salary + Benefits
Role Type: Full time / Fixed Term Contract
Role ID: SF70080
Lead the Future of Data Integration and Transformation
About Us
At Babcock, we're working to create a safe and secure world, together. If you join us, you can play your part as a
Program Manager / Transformation Lead
at one of our UK hubs, near major commutable towns
The role
As a
Program Manager / Transformation Lead
, you'll take ownership of delivering a cutting-edge transformation program that leverages Palantir Foundry to drive data integration and analytics across our business. Your work will not only advance Babcock's capabilities but also accelerate your own career growth in a dynamic, future focused environment.
Day-to-day, you'll shape the technology strategy, influence decision-making, and make a tangible impact on national security and critical infrastructure.
* Driving the implementation of Palantir Foundry, ensuring alignment with business objectives
* Managing resources and tracking budgets to deliver projects on time and within scope
* Developing and maintaining detailed project plans and technology roadmaps
* Collaborating with cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders to achieve transformation goals
* Identifying opportunities for technology upgrades and process improvements
This role is full time, 37.5 hours per week and provides hybrid working arrangements with days in the office and days working from home.
Essential experience of the Program Manager / Transformation Lead – Foundry CoE
* Strong understanding of Palantir Foundry or similar data integration and analytics platforms
* Proven project management and organisational skills
* Expertise in resource management and budget tracking
* Exceptional communication and leadership abilities
* Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams
Qualifications for the Program Manager / Transformation Lead – Foundry CoE
* PMP or equivalent project management certification (preferred)
Security Clearance
The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Standard (BPSS) and Security Check (SC) and security clearance for this role.
Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK ) .
What We Offer
* Generous holiday allowance
* Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
* Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
* Employee share scheme and shopping savings portal
* Payment of Professional Fees
* Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
* Holiday Trading options
* 'Be Kind Day' – one paid day per year for volunteering
* Flexible working options
* A dynamic working environment
Babcock International
For over a century Babcock has helped to defend nations, protect communities and build a better world. To continue, we must adapt, advance and be a sustainable business with a shared goal.
We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email with the subject header 'Reasonable adjustments requirement'. We're committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone's free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working – please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.
Closing date: 10/12/2025