Technology Programme Delivery Manager

Company cultures & job summary

Our client is one of the world's most recognised management consultancies, with a serious and growing presence in the UK Defence and Security sector — working on some of the biggest, most complex and most consequential programmes in the country. This is not your average consultancy gig. The Technology and Transformation team are embedded with clients at the sharp end of national security, helping them deliver real change in challenging, classified environments. The team is expanding rapidly, and they need experienced Agile Delivery Leads who can hit the ground running across Bristol, London, Manchester, and Cheltenham. To be considered, you'll need to hold current UK Developed Vetting (DV) clearance — that's non-negotiable. Beyond that, you'll need a strong background in agile delivery methodologies (Scrum, SAFe, Kanban and the like), proven experience managing end-to-end complex technical or transformation programmes, and the confidence to engage senior stakeholders and shape new propositions. If you can also bring product management know-how or experience integrating AI into delivery work, even better. Sound like you?

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Working Patterns and location – Hybrid – variable days on site per week

·        Lead end-to-end delivery of complex technical and transformation programmes using agile methodologies.

·        Apply Scrum, Kanban, SAFe and hybrid frameworks to manage scope in challenging environments.

·        Support Defence and Security clients by understanding their needs and aligning delivery to their objectives.

·        Manage quality and risk across complex stakeholder environments throughout programme lifecycle.

·        Shape new propositions and actively support bid work to win new client projects.

·        Communicate complex issues clearly to both technical and non-technical senior stakeholders.

·        Lead and develop multidisciplinary teams, mentoring colleagues to drive business outcomes.

·        Contribute to practice development, including knowledge sharing and continual team learning.

·        Current UK Developed Vetting (DV) clearance — must be held at time of application.

·        Significant experience applying agile delivery methodologies including Scrum, Kanban, SAFe or LeSS.

·        Proven end-to-end involvement in complex technical or transformation programme delivery.

·        Strong risk and quality management skills in complex, multi-stakeholder environments.

·        Ability to communicate complex business problems clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.

·        Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and building productive client and leadership relationships.

·        Track record of contributing to practice development, bid support, and mentoring colleagues.

·        Strong report and presentation skills — able to produce clear, impactful outputs for senior audiences.

The client would also like to see some of the below, but this is not essential:

·        Knowledge of product management and ownership approaches such as value stream mapping.

·        Experience integrating AI tools effectively into programme delivery work.

·        Experience leading technical or transformation delivery in defence or other secure environments.

·        26 days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays.

·        Pension contribution matched up to 8%.

·        Private Medical Insurance.

·        Overseas Working Policy – If you have the right to work in another country, can request up to 20 days each year to work remotely.

·        Yearly On Target Bonus.

·        Season Ticket Loans.

·        Paid professional subscription.

·        Life Assurance.

Our client is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.

Part-time opportunities/flexible working is available to suit individual needs.

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You will be required to hold a minimum of DV Clearance. If you do not hold an active DV Clearance, please familiarise yourself with the vetting process before applying.

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