Our client, a leading firm in the defence and security sector, is currently seeking a Programme Manager to join their team on a contract basis in Oakdale. This role offers the opportunity to work on high-stakes projects, essential to national security and defence, with a blend of onsite and remote work arrangements.

Key Responsibilities:

Managing and delivering multiple projects within the organisation, including competitive and non-competitive bids
Ensuring timely provision of project deliverables, performance metrics, and progress reports
Maintaining programme budgetary control and effective risk management
Leading cross-functional engineering teams and collaborating with customer colleagues
Planning and executing various projects using both Waterfall and Agile methodologies
Working closely with customers, partners, and suppliers in the defence industry
Delivering projects within allocated time, budget, and quality requirements
Managing a portfolio of low to medium complexity projects
Driving successful delivery of complex engineering projects within the Tactical Communications domain
Navigating both traditional (Waterfall) and Agile (SAFe) delivery environments
Proactively managing risks, subcontractors, and finances

Job Requirements:

Proven experience managing complex, multidisciplinary projects within the defence or communications sectors
Strong understanding of project governance, planning, and control techniques
Familiarity with tactical communication systems design, development, deployment, and operation
Experience with change management and programme-level frameworks such as MSP and P3M
Comfortable working across both Agile and traditional delivery environments
Demonstrable experience in leading projects of medium to high complexity
Degree-qualified in a relevant discipline (e.g., Engineering, Business, IT) or equivalent experience
Professional certification (e.g., PRINCE2, PMP, APM PMQ, SAFe Agilist) is advantageous