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