Strategic Programme Lead: Commercial Defence (EW/Radar)

GBR Recruitment Limited; Quarrington; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

GBR Recruitment Ltd are partnering with a Lincolnshire based Commercial Defence business to appoint an experienced Programme Lead for EW/Radar software and hardware programmes. You will head up major programmes and drive delivery, governance and cross‑functional collaboration across PMO/PSO functions.

The role requires senior leadership, strategic delivery across regulated defence contexts, and proven ability to align with military customers and internal business expectations.

Qualifications

• PMO/PSO setup experience in regulated environments.
• Strong governance and delivery frameworks knowledge.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and commercial awareness.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the project management team and wider support staff.
• Set up, implement and manage a Project Support Office (PSO) with defined structure and ways of working.
• Develop and maintain programme governance frameworks, policies, controls and PM toolsets.
• Define programme scope, objectives, deliverables and priorities with key stakeholders/SMT.
• Create and maintain programme roadmaps, schedules and resource plans for delivery.
• Provide programme oversight across the business: scope, schedules, budgets and strategic objectives.
• Escalate and remedy issues to deliver OTIF across projects and programmes.
• Identify and manage risks and opportunities throughout the delivery lifecycle.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders for alignment and communication.
• Put in place KPIs/MI reporting and provide regular updates to directors.

Skills

Programme leadership

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Communication skills

Education

APM PMQ

ChPP

Tools

MSP

Job description

GBR Recruitment Ltd are partnering with a Lincolnshire based Commercial Defence business to appoint an experienced Programme Lead for EW/Radar software and hardware programmes. You will head up major programmes and drive delivery, governance and cross‑functional collaboration across PMO/PSO functions.

The role requires senior leadership, strategic delivery across regulated defence contexts, and proven ability to align with military customers and internal business expectations.