Programme Director - SC Cleared

Programme Delivery Director - Must have a valid SC Cleared (minimum) - DV eligible

We are seeking an experienced and driven Programme Delivery Director to lead the delivery of high-impact change programmes across a major Defence and National Security portfolio. This is a strategic leadership role, accountable for setting the vision, direction, and successful execution of complex and critical delivery initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the overall strategic direction, vision, and execution of a portfolio of programmes and projects
• Work in close partnership with the Delivery Executive and MOD customer to align delivery goals with business strategy
• Provide leadership across a team of Programme and Project Managers, leveraging the PMO to drive delivery success and customer benefit
• Maintain accountability for programme and project outcomes including timelines, risk, stakeholder alignment, and resource management
• Manage the escalation and resolution of complex issues, risks, dependencies, and conflicts across the portfolio
• Act as the key point of decision-making authority across delivery, ensuring alignment with both customer objectives and internal governance
• Lead high-level stakeholder engagement, both internal and external, to ensure mutual alignment and long-term relationship success
• Ensure financial oversight and P&L accountability across the portfolio, including contingency approvals and governance alignment
• Champion continuous improvement and drive best practice across the wider delivery and programme management community
  
  

Essential Skills & Experience

• Demonstrable experience as a Programme Director or Senior Programme Manager leading large, complex programmes and portfolios
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional programme and project teams with strategic clarity and confidence
• Strong governance expertise with a solid grasp of risk, financial, issue, and dependency management
• Deep experience managing and influencing senior stakeholders and customers in high-stakes environments
• Excellent problem-solving capabilities and the ability to think and act strategically and creatively under pressure
• Strong leadership communication style - able to engage at all levels with clarity and authority
• SC clearance is required; must be eligible and willing to undergo DV clearance
  
  

If you are a seasoned programme delivery leader with a background in Defence or National Security, and you're ready to take ownership of a mission-critical portfolio, we would love to hear from you.