Defence Transition Lead (DV Cleared) 6-Month Onsite

Sanderson Government & Defence; England; On-site; GBP 128,000 - 168,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanderson Government & Defence seeks a Senior Transition Manager to lead end-to-end transitions on a major defence programme. The role requires proven experience in service transition, operational readiness and complex programme delivery, with strong stakeholder management in secure environments.

This 6-month, fully onsite contract in North Hampshire offers circa £800 per day (Outside IR35). DV clearance is essential and candidates must be available to work onsite.

Qualifications

• Proven experience operating as a Senior Transition Manager on complex programmes.
• Experience with service transition, operational readiness and programme delivery.
• Experience working within defence, government or highly secure environments.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience managing transition plans, risks, dependencies and governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage end-to-end transition activities across a complex programme.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive transition plans, milestones and delivery schedules.
• Coordinate stakeholders across technical, operational and programme teams.
• Ensure operational readiness and effective handover of services and capabilities.
• Identify and manage transition risks, issues, dependencies and constraints.
• Establish clear governance, reporting and assurance arrangements.
• Ensure transition activities meet agreed quality, security and operational requirements.
• Manage stakeholder expectations and provide clear updates on progress and delivery risks.
• Drive transition activity through to successful implementation and operational acceptance.

Skills

Senior Transition Manager

Transition management

Stakeholder management

Programme delivery

Onsite delivery

Job description

Sanderson Government & Defence seeks a Senior Transition Manager to lead end-to-end transitions on a major defence programme. The role requires proven experience in service transition, operational readiness and complex programme delivery, with strong stakeholder management in secure environments.

This 6-month, fully onsite contract in North Hampshire offers circa £800 per day (Outside IR35). DV clearance is essential and candidates must be available to work onsite.