Job Title: DV Cleared Technical Programme Manager
Location: Basingstoke | Fully on-site
Rate: Up to £700/day
Duration: Initial six-month contract
Must be willing and eligible to go through DV Clearance
We are hiring a DV Cleared Technical Programme Manager to lead critical programmes supporting UK national security and defence. This role involves managing complex, high‑regulation projects within a dynamic environment, ensuring delivery excellence and stakeholder confidence.
What you'll be doing:
* Lead multi‑disciplinary teams across partners, subcontractors, and internal units using Agile, Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, and Waterfall methods.
* Maintain robust governance, risk management, and assurance aligned with defence standards (JSPs, ISO27001, GDS).
* Manage programme finances, schedules, and dependencies, providing transparent reporting to leadership and clients.
* Build trusted relationships with customers, suppliers, and partners, fostering collaboration and shared accountability.
* Drive continuous improvement by capturing lessons learned and contributing to wider delivery maturity initiatives.
* Ensure compliance with export controls, accreditation regimes, and security standards.
What you'll bring:
* Extensive experience leading complex programmes in defence, national security, or highly regulated environments.
* Strong knowledge of Agile and hybrid delivery frameworks.
* Proven ability to manage multi‑disciplinary teams and stakeholder engagement at senior levels.
* Familiarity with defence and government governance frameworks (MOD, GDS, ISO, NIST).
* Experience supporting bids, transition planning, and risk management.
* Professional certifications such as MSP, PMI-ACP, PRINCE2, ITIL, or Agile frameworks.
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