Programme Manager - Transition / Transformation / Agile Delivery - Contract

Programme Manager – Transition, Transformation (T&T) & Agile Delivery

Contract | £750/day (inside IR35) | Onsite (Bracknell/Basingstoke) | 12 months Clearance: Security Clearance (essential)

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Programme Manager to lead Transition, Transformation and Agile delivery across Defence and National Security (DNS) programmes. Working within our T&T and Agile Centre of Excellence, you will deliver complex change, support programme mobilisation and recovery, and provide assured delivery leadership in highly regulated environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead transition, transformation and agile programmes aligned to DNS outcomes.
• Manage multi-disciplinary delivery teams and apply Agile/hybrid methods.
• Maintain strong governance, RAID management, planning and assurance.
• Ensure compliance with MOD/National Security frameworks (JSPs, ISO27001, GDS, JSP440).
• Provide accurate reporting, financial oversight and integrated planning.
• Build trusted relationships with customers, partners and stakeholders.
• Feed delivery expertise into bids, transitions and recovery activities.

Skills & Experience

• Extensive programme management experience in Defence, National Security or secure/highly regulated environments.
• Strong Agile and hybrid delivery knowledge (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, Waterfall + Agile).
• Proven capability in integrated planning, RAID, governance and stakeholder engagement.
• Experience leading diverse delivery teams and supplier ecosystems.
• Knowledge of MOD/Gov assurance frameworks (GDS, ISO, CAF, NIST, IPA Gateways).
• Relevant certifications (MSP, PRINCE2 Practitioner, PMI-ACP, ITIL) desirable

Please apply with a copy of your up to date CV.