Senior Programme Manager - Defence Tech (Hybrid, Clearance)

Sopra Steria Ltd; Salisbury; Hybrid; GBP 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Life Insurance (4x)

Pension matched 6%

Flex benefit 3%

Private medical cover

Car allowance £5400

Job summary

Sopra Steria Ltd. is recruiting a Project Manager to lead a high-profile technology programme from Salisbury, with a hybrid 2 days on site and 3 days from home. You will influence senior stakeholders, drive delivery and ensure successful outcomes in a secure environment.

Eligible for SC and DV clearance is required. Join a skilled, delivery-focused team and partner with customers, suppliers and external partners to shape outcomes while maintaining governance, controls and risks across complex

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering complex projects and programmes in a Project Management role.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement across levels.
• Excellent planning, organisation and delivery management.
• Proactive, solutions-focused mindset.
• Outstanding communication skills to lead in challenging environments.
• Experience with project controls, risks, budgets and dependencies.

Responsibilities

• Taking ownership of the successful delivery of complex and high-impact projects.
• Establishing and maintaining effective project governance, controls, and reporting.
• Leading and motivating multidisciplinary teams to achieve ambitious objectives.
• Building strong relationships with customers, suppliers, subcontractors, and key stakeholders.
• Managing risks, issues, dependencies, and delivery challenges before they become blockers.
• Providing clear, accurate, and insightful project updates to senior leadership.

Skills

Delivery leadership

Leadership

Planning

Problem solving

Communication

Budget management

Education

Degree-level education

Job description

Sopra Steria Ltd. is recruiting a Project Manager to lead a high-profile technology programme from Salisbury, with a hybrid 2 days on site and 3 days from home. You will influence senior stakeholders, drive delivery and ensure successful outcomes in a secure environment.

Eligible for SC and DV clearance is required. Join a skilled, delivery-focused team and partner with customers, suppliers and external partners to shape outcomes while maintaining governance, controls and risks across complex