Defence Digital Delivery Lead (SC Cleared)

Owen Thomas B Corp

United Kingdom

Remote

GBP 70,000 - 100,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Job summary

Kainos is seeking a Delivery Manager for the Defence sector, offering home-based working in the UK. You will lead complex digital programmes for defence and public sector clients, coordinating multidisciplinary teams and managing delivery, risks and budgets. Strong stakeholder management and agile delivery experience are essential.

You'll shape delivery strategy, support business growth, and drive continuous improvement while ensuring security and compliance across projects.

Qualifications

Active SC clearance required.
Minimum 3 years in a similar role with UK defence sector organisations.
Experience delivering complex digital programmes in consultancy or professional services.
Experience in agile delivery environments.
Eligible to achieve SC clearance (UK residency 5 years).
Experience balancing delivery, customer needs and commercial considerations including budgets.

Responsibilities

Lead successful delivery across a sector client portfolio (Public/Healthcare/Defence/Commercial).
Create environments for successful delivery with multidisciplinary teams.
Develop trusted relationships with customers and internal stakeholders.
Support business growth and contribute to proposals and procurement activities.
Ensure compliance with confidentiality and security policies at all times.
Manage project governance, risks and issues; ensure quality standards are followed.