Strategic Programme Lead — Complex Defence Systems

Rowden Technologies Ltd.; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Rowden Technologies Ltd. in Bristol, UK, is seeking an experienced delivery-focused Project/Programme Manager to lead a complex systems integration programme. You will drive delivery, governance, and stakeholder alignment in a fast-paced, high-impact environment.

Candidates must be able to operate autonomously, navigate ambiguity, and work with end users across the UK, with occasional travel. SC clearance eligibility is required.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering complex technology or systems integration projects or programmes.
• Experience leading multi-year, multi-million pound projects/programmes.
• Experience operating within formal governance frameworks while enabling pace.
• Proven ability to coordinate across multiple stakeholders, teams, and vendors.
• Experience leading multi-disciplined technical teams including systems and software engineers.

Responsibilities

• Own the day-to-day delivery of a complex systems integration programme against milestones, budgets, and outcomes.
• Translate high-level outcomes into actionable delivery plans and workstreams.
• Drive alignment across business, engineering and third-party delivery teams.
• Identify delivery risks early and apply mitigation strategies.
• Establish programme governance and maintain RAID and decision tracking.
• Produce concise reporting for senior stakeholders and sponsors.
• Maintain strong financial and delivery discipline over scope and timeline.
• Organise and mobilise busy senior stakeholders for key conversations.

Skills

Programme management

Stakeholder management

Governance

Risk management

Multi-vendor coordination

Job description

Rowden Technologies Ltd. in Bristol, UK, is seeking an experienced delivery-focused Project/Programme Manager to lead a complex systems integration programme. You will drive delivery, governance, and stakeholder alignment in a fast-paced, high-impact environment.

Candidates must be able to operate autonomously, navigate ambiguity, and work with end users across the UK, with occasional travel. SC clearance eligibility is required.