Technical Delivery Manager

Leidos; Farnborough; Hybrid; GBP 61,500 - 78,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory Pension Scheme

Private Medical Insurance

33 days Annual Leave (including public

Access to Flexible benefits

Flexi-time benefits

Job summary

Leidos in Farnborough seeks an experienced Technical Delivery Manager to lead the design and deployment of IT infrastructure and hardware-based systems within a UK MOD secure facility. You will coordinate multidisciplinary engineering delivery teams to deliver mission-critical capabilities from design through to installation, testing and service transition.

The role requires DV developed vetting, strong leadership, stakeholder management and delivery governance.

Qualifications

• Experience operating within UK MOD Above Secret or equivalent highly classified environments.
• Demonstrable experience leading IT infrastructure or systems integration programmes.
• Strong understanding of systems integration, infrastructure deployment and operational acceptance processes.
• Experience working with UK MOD customers and stakeholders.
• Experience supporting security accreditation and secure-by-design implementation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of hardware-based IT infrastructure and integrated system capabilities.
• Manage design, build, installation, integration, testing and acceptance activities.
• Direct multidisciplinary engineering teams including infrastructure, systems engineering, cyber security and service transition personnel.
• Ensure compliance with architecture, security accreditation and governance processes.
• Coordinate delivery with subcontractors, system vendors and third-party suppliers.

Skills

MOD Above Secret environments

Systems integration

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Security accreditation

Job description

Location

Farnborough, UK

Security Clearance

High level of security clearance – DV Developed Vetting.

Role Overview

Technical Delivery Manager

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Technical Delivery Manager to lead the design and deployment of IT infrastructure and hardware‑based systems within a UK MOD secure facility. This technical leadership role involves coordinating multidisciplinary engineering delivery teams within a classified UK MOD environment. The successful candidate will lead the delivery of mission‑critical capabilities from design through to installation, testing, customer acceptance and transition into service.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end‑to‑end delivery of hardware‑based IT infrastructure and integrated system capabilities.
• Manage the planning and execution of design, build, installation, integration, testing and acceptance activities.
• Direct multidisciplinary engineering teams including infrastructure, systems engineering, cyber security, integration, test and service transition personnel.
• Ensure solutions comply with programme architecture, security accreditation requirements and engineering governance processes.
• Drive delivery readiness reviews, installation planning and operational deployment activities.
• Act as the primary delivery interface with UK MOD stakeholders and customer representatives.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships across technical, operational and commercial communities.
• Present delivery status, technical risks and mitigation plans to programme and customer leadership.
• Support governance forums including design reviews, installation readiness reviews, acceptance reviews and delivery boards.
• Coordinate delivery activities across subcontractors, system vendors and third‑party suppliers.
• Manage technical dependencies between suppliers to ensure successful integration and deployment.
• Oversee supplier performance against agreed delivery milestones and technical requirements.
• Provide leadership in resolving complex technical and delivery challenges.
• Drive collaborative problem‑solving across engineering disciplines and manage emergent issues, installation challenges and operational constraints within highly classified environments.
• Escalate and manage technical risks appropriately whilst maintaining delivery momentum.
• Lead acceptance planning and execution activities in conjunction with customer representatives and test teams.
• Ensure compliance with programme acceptance processes and evidence requirements.
• Support operational transition and service handover activities.
• Maintain delivery schedules, resource plans and technical dependencies, and provide accurate reporting on progress, risks, issues and opportunities.
• Support programme and financial management activities and contribute to earned value management activities where appropriate.

Essential Skills And Experience

• Previous experience operating within UK MOD Above Secret or equivalent highly classified environments.
• Demonstrable experience leading the delivery of IT infrastructure or systems integration programmes.
• Strong understanding of systems integration, infrastructure deployment and operational acceptance processes.
• Experience working directly with UK MOD customers and stakeholders.
• Experience supporting security accreditation and secure‑by‑design implementation.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to lead multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience managing installation, migration and deployment activities within operational environments.
• Ability to identify, manage and resolve complex technical and delivery issues.
• Strong risk and dependency management capabilities.
• Experience working within structured engineering and delivery governance frameworks.

Desirable Experience

• Control Account Manager (CAM) experience.
• Knowledge of MOD acquisition, assurance and acceptance processes.
• Familiarity with ITIL service transition and operational handover activities.

Benefits

• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• 33 days Annual Leave (including public and privilege holidays)
• Access to Flexible benefits (including life assurance, health schemes, gym memberships, annual buy‑and‑sell holidays and a cycle‑to‑work scheme)
• Access to Flexi‑time benefits

Clearance Requirements

This role will require Developed Vetting (DV) Security Clearance. Candidates without DV must be suitable for the process and will be required to commence application immediately upon successful application.

Location and Working Arrangements

The role is based at the Leidos Farnborough office for the majority of the time with occasional travel to customer locations and working from home.

Pay Range

£61,500.00–£78,800.00

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, health and wellness programmes, income protection, paid leave and retirement.

Commitment to Diversity

We welcome applications from every part of the community and are committed to a truly diverse and inclusive culture. We foster a sense of belonging, welcoming all perspectives and contributions, and providing equal access to opportunities and resources for everyone.

Commitment to Non‑Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.