Senior Programme Lead – EW/Radar Defence

GBR Recruitment Limited; Boston; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

GBR Recruitment Ltd, on behalf of a Lincolnshire based Commercial Defence business, seeks an experienced Programme Lead to head and deliver EW/Radar software and hardware programmes. You will lead a senior team, govern multi-faceted projects and ensure OTIF delivery while aligning with military and internal expectations.

You will establish PSO governance, drive project management capabilities across the organisation and manage key stakeholder relationships, budgets and schedules in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• APM-accredited PMQ/ChPP or equivalent.
• Proven experience leading complex programmes in regulated environments.
• Strong governance and strategic delivery framework knowledge.
• Experience establishing or leading a PMO/PSO function is desirable.
• MSP Practitioner qualification advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the project management team with line management and coaching.
• Set up and manage a Project Support Office (PSO) with defined structure and ways of working.
• Develop and maintain programme governance frameworks, policies and controls.
• Define programme scope, objectives and deliverables with stakeholders.
• Create and maintain programme roadmaps, schedules and resource plans.
• Provide programme oversight across budgets, scope and schedules.
• Act as primary escalation point for project issues and ensure on-time delivery.
• Identify and manage programme risks and opportunities.
• Build strong internal and external stakeholder relationships.
• Implement key performance measures and regular director updates.
• Drive capabilities and career progression within project management teams.

Skills

Stakeholder management

PMO leadership

Governance

Risk management

Communication

Education

APM-accredited PMQ/ChPP or equivalent

MSP Practitioner qualification

Tools

MSP

Job description

GBR Recruitment Ltd, on behalf of a Lincolnshire based Commercial Defence business, seeks an experienced Programme Lead to head and deliver EW/Radar software and hardware programmes. You will lead a senior team, govern multi-faceted projects and ensure OTIF delivery while aligning with military and internal expectations.

You will establish PSO governance, drive project management capabilities across the organisation and manage key stakeholder relationships, budgets and schedules in a fast-paced