Defence Delivery Program Lead — Hybrid

Tekever; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus

Company pension (10% match)

25 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Private dental care

Employee assistance programme

Hybrid working model

Discount platform

Job summary

TEKEVER, a European leader in unmanned technology, seeks a Program Support Officer to assist Defence Delivery with project planning, risk mitigation, and end-to-end coordination across TEKEVER and partners. The role involves travel to the UK, Europe and beyond, with extended hours during critical operations.

You will support delivery managers, develop reports and maintain information management processes for defence projects, while pursuing accredited project management qualifications and

Qualifications

• Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure project success and operational efficiency.
• Maintain clear and effective communication with stakeholders across multiple regions and teams.
• Travel frequently to customer locations in the UK, Portugal, US, and Europe.
• Be flexible to work extended hours, including evenings or weekends, in case of urgent operational needs.
• Previous experience in project delivery, preferably within the Defence or Technology sectors.
• Accredited project management or project support qualifications (e.g., PFQ).
• Ability to manage and operate effectively in high-pressure environments.
• Must be eligible to hold SC clearance and willing to undergo the vetting process.
• Work authorisation in the UK is required.
• Language Requirements: Advanced proficiency in English, with proven fluency at the C2 level.

Responsibilities

• Project support and administration – ensuring schedules and project plans are up to date and readily available.
• Tasking and coordination – cohere activity across TEKEVER in support of project objectives and milestones.
• Project Reporting – maintain regular communication internal throughout the life of a project. Develop reporting formats tailored to the reader to ensure appropriate levels of detail are readily available.
• Information Management – developing and overseeing TEKEVER’s IKM processes particularly in relation to Defence projects.
• Risk Management – identify, qualify, and manage risk to successful delivery across the entire value chain and ensure mitigations are developed.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder communication

Travel availability

Flexible hours

High-pressure environments

UK work authorisation

English proficiency (C2)

Education

Accredited project management or project support qualifications (PFQ)

Job description

TEKEVER, a European leader in unmanned technology, seeks a Program Support Officer to assist Defence Delivery with project planning, risk mitigation, and end-to-end coordination across TEKEVER and partners. The role involves travel to the UK, Europe and beyond, with extended hours during critical operations.

You will support delivery managers, develop reports and maintain information management processes for defence projects, while pursuing accredited project management qualifications and