DV Cleared Technical Programme Manager

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

Our client is dedicated to making the world more sustainable through innovation and trust-building. We're 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.

Join a team committed to impactful work in a collaborative, innovative environment. If you hold the necessary clearance and are ready to make a difference, we want to hear from you.

Apply now to be part of this vital programme supporting UK security and innovation.