Are you an experienced Programme Manager with a passion for delivering complex, high-impact engineering projects in the defence or aerospace sector?

We’re seeking a confident and strategic Programme Manager to take ownership of a multi-project programme within the Land domain.

This is a key role in shaping the successful delivery of technically advanced projects, from initial concept through to customer delivery.

About the Role:

Reporting to the Programme Director, you will lead a suite of interlinked customer and R&D projects, ensuring successful delivery across all phases — from planning and resourcing to execution and closeout.

Your leadership will be central to driving commercial outcomes, building strong customer relationships, and supporting project management capability across the business.

Key Responsibilities:

- Oversee multiple concurrent projects within a high-profile defence programme
- Drive delivery against profit, revenue, and growth targets
- Ensure effective integration of project planning, risk management, and resource coordination
- Lead proposal planning, labour estimation, and development of project schedules
- Ensure successful initiation and transition of both internal and external projects
- Provide direction and high-level communication across project boards and strategic partners
- Liaise with engineering and departmental leads to align technical objectives and resourcing
- Maintain robust forecasting of labour and capacity needs using planning tools
- Mentor and manage Project Managers within the programme, including recruitment and development
- Support regular programme reporting and escalation of key risks and issues
- Monitor project financials (revenue, cash-flow, margin forecasts) and lead recovery actions when needed

What We’re Looking For:

Essential:

- Proven experience managing multi-project defence/aerospace programmes (preferably international)
- Strong commercial insight and the ability to manage stakeholder relationships effectively
- Recognised project management qualification (e.g.

PRINCE2, APM, PMP)
- Background in engineering or complex technical project delivery
- Experience guiding teams in a fast-paced, agile, and continuous improvement culture
- Skilled in project planning tools such as Microsoft Project
- Ability to travel within the UK and internationally as required (valid driving licence and passport)

Desirable:

- Degree in business, project management, engineering, or related field

Personal Attributes:

- Strategic thinker with strong analytical and leadership capability
- Calm under pressure with a proactive, solution-focused mindset
- Collaborative and confident communicator at all levels
- Resilient, adaptable, and motivated by delivery
- Demonstrates values of Teamwork, Integrity, Excellence, and Courage

What’s on Offer:

- Flexible hybrid working arrangements
- Lunchtime finishes every Friday
- 28 days annual leave + Christmas shutdown + holiday purchase scheme
- Group pension plan (matched up to 6%)
- Income protection & life assurance
- Employee Assistance Programme – access to remote GP, mental health support, physio
- Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
- Gym membership discounts and wellbeing app access
- High street discounts, reward platform, and referral bonuses
- Professional development and learning opportunities
- Free onsite parking

Security Requirements:

Due to the nature of the role, all applicants must be eligible for UK Security Clearance.

This includes providing proof of identity, right to work in the UK, and a minimum of five years' continuous UK residency.

Ready to lead programmes that drive national defence innovation?

Apply now to join a team committed to engineering excellence and operational success.