Program Manager / Transformation Lead - Foundry CoE - 12 months FTC

Babcock Mission Critical Services España SA.; West Devon; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mission-critical services provider in the UK seeks a Program Manager / Transformation Lead to drive a data transformation program using Palantir Foundry. You will manage resources, track budgets, and work with cross-functional teams. Ideal candidates should have strong project management experience and knowledge of data integration platforms. This full-time, hybrid role offers competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Matched contribution pension scheme

Access to a Digital GP

Employee share scheme

Payment of Professional Fees

10-days special paid leave for reservists

Holiday Trading options

Volunteering day

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of Palantir Foundry or similar data platforms.
• Proven project management and organisational skills.
• Expertise in resource management and budget tracking.
• Exceptional communication and leadership abilities.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Drive implementation of Palantir Foundry ensuring business alignment.
• Manage resources and track budgets for on-time project delivery.
• Develop and maintain project plans and technology roadmaps.
• Collaborate with teams and stakeholders to achieve goals.
• Identify opportunities for tech upgrades and process improvements.

Skills

Understanding of Palantir Foundry

Project management skills

Resource management

Budget tracking

Communication skills

Leadership abilities

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

PMP or equivalent project management certification

Job description

Program Manager / Transformation Lead - Foundry CoE - 12 months FTC

Location: Devonport, Plymouth, GB, PL1 4SG; Warrington, GB, WA3 6YD; Leicester, GB, LE3 1UF; Portsmouth, GB, PO6 3EN; Westminster, London, GB, W1U 1QX; Rosyth, Dunfermline, Kirkcaldy, GB, KY11 2YD; Bristol, GB, BS16 1EJ

Role Type: Full time / Fixed Term Contract

Role ID: SF70080

Compensation: Competitive Salary + Benefits

Onsite or Hybrid: Hybrid

Lead the Future of Data Integration and Transformation

About Us

At Babcock, we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together. If you join us, you can play your part as a Program Manager / Transformation Lead at one of our UK hubs, near major commutable towns.

The role

As a Program Manager / Transformation Lead, you’ll take ownership of delivering a cutting‑edge transformation program that leverages Palantir Foundry to drive data integration and analytics across our business. Your work will not only advance Babcock’s capabilities but also accelerate your own career growth in a dynamic, future focused environment.

Day‑to‑day, you’ll shape the technology strategy, influence decision‑making, and make a tangible impact on national security and critical infrastructure.

• Driving the implementation of Palantir Foundry, ensuring alignment with business objectives
• Managing resources and tracking budgets to deliver projects on time and within scope
• Developing and maintaining detailed project plans and technology roadmaps
• Collaborating with cross‑functional teams and senior stakeholders to achieve transformation goals
• Identifying opportunities for technology upgrades and process improvements

This role is full time, 37.5 hours per week and provides hybrid working arrangements with days in the office and days working from home.

Essential experience of the Program Manager / Transformation Lead – Foundry CoE

• Strong understanding of Palantir Foundry or similar data integration and analytics platforms
• Proven project management and organisational skills
• Expertise in resource management and budget tracking
• Exceptional communication and leadership abilities
• Ability to work effectively with cross‑functional teams

Qualifications for the Program Manager / Transformation Lead – Foundry CoE

• PMP or equivalent project management certification (preferred)

Security Clearance

The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Standard (BPSS) and Security Check (SC) and security clearance for this role.

Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

What we offer

• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
• Employee share scheme and shopping savings portal
• Payment of Professional Fees
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10‑days special paid leave
• Holiday Trading options
• ‘Be Kind Day’ – one paid day per year for volunteering
• Flexible working options
• A dynamic working environment

Babcock International

For over a century Babcock has helped to defend nations, protect communities and build a better world. To continue, we must adapt, advance and be a sustainable business with a shared goal.

We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email [e-mail] with the subject header “Reasonable adjustments requirement”. We’re committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone’s free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working – please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.