Holt Recruitment

Technical Service Delivery Manager

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Technical Service Delivery Manager to play a key role in delivering complex, high-impact projects across defence and government communication programmes.

In this role, you’ll work closely with senior leadership to manage the implementation and through-life support of multiple technical service projects, ensuring successful delivery to time, cost, and performance requirements.

You’ll be at the centre of mission-critical programmes supporting secure communications and satellite-based systems for the UK defence sector.

Key Responsibilities

- Oversee and coordinate multiple technical service and communication projects across several contracts.
- Manage full project lifecycles, from planning and documentation through to delivery and service transition.
- Produce and maintain detailed project documentation including management plans, schedules, and risk registers.
- Support engineering and technical teams in resolving complex project and service issues.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure smooth delivery and alignment with customer requirements.
- Represent the organisation at key customer and commercial meetings.
- Support bid activity for defence and government tenders.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of project delivery and through-life support processes.

Skills & Experience Required

- Proven experience in project or service delivery management within the UK Defence or Government sectors.
- Background in electrical/electronic, IT networking, or satellite communication systems.
- Strong understanding of MOD contracting processes and procedures (Defence Digital, DE&S).
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Highly organised, proactive, and comfortable working in a dynamic environment with changing priorities.
- Must hold or be eligible for DV Security Clearance.
- Degree in Engineering, Science, or related technical discipline (preferred).

What’s on Offer

- Opportunity to work on cutting-edge defence and communications projects.
- Collaborative, mission-focused environment with a clear path for career progression.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Flexible hybrid working arrangements.

If you’re a proactive and technically minded project manager who thrives in a high-stakes, fast-paced environment, this is a chance to make a real impact in the defence and secure communications sector.




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