Senior Defence Programme Manager – Stakeholder & Delivery

Mane Contract Services; Horsham; On-site; GBP 67,500 - 82,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group Pension Plan

Income Protection Scheme

Company Share Incentive Plan

Discounts on Gym Memberships

Job summary

An innovative defense recruitment company seeks a Defense Recruitment Specialist in Horsham, responsible for managing high-level stakeholder relations and overseeing key projects. Candidates should have a strong background in project management and international stakeholder engagement, plus an engineering background ideally within defense or aerospace sectors. This strategic role promises significant growth opportunities in one of the fastest growing sectors, requiring a proactive and collaborative approach.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing international stakeholders.
• Expertise in stakeholder engagement and commercial communication.
• Certified in project management with track record of delivering complex engineering programmes.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple concurrent projects with key customers while ensuring delivery against commercial targets.
• Serve as primary interface with senior stakeholders for clear communication and alignment.
• Drive risk management and maintain governance, compliance, and reporting accuracy.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Cross-cultural communication

Project management

Team leadership

Business acumen

Education

Project management certification

Engineering background

Job description

An innovative defense recruitment company seeks a Defense Recruitment Specialist in Horsham, responsible for managing high-level stakeholder relations and overseeing key projects. Candidates should have a strong background in project management and international stakeholder engagement, plus an engineering background ideally within defense or aerospace sectors. This strategic role promises significant growth opportunities in one of the fastest growing sectors, requiring a proactive and collaborative approach.