Transition Manager (DV Cleared)

Sanderson Government & Defence; England; On-site; GBP 128,000 - 168,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanderson Government & Defence seeks a Senior Transition Manager to lead end-to-end transitions on a major defence programme. The role requires proven experience in service transition, operational readiness and complex programme delivery, with strong stakeholder management in secure environments.

This 6-month, fully onsite contract in North Hampshire offers circa £800 per day (Outside IR35). DV clearance is essential and candidates must be available to work onsite.

Qualifications

• Proven experience operating as a Senior Transition Manager on complex programmes.
• Experience with service transition, operational readiness and programme delivery.
• Experience working within defence, government or highly secure environments.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience managing transition plans, risks, dependencies and governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage end-to-end transition activities across a complex programme.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive transition plans, milestones and delivery schedules.
• Coordinate stakeholders across technical, operational and programme teams.
• Ensure operational readiness and effective handover of services and capabilities.
• Identify and manage transition risks, issues, dependencies and constraints.
• Establish clear governance, reporting and assurance arrangements.
• Ensure transition activities meet agreed quality, security and operational requirements.
• Manage stakeholder expectations and provide clear updates on progress and delivery risks.
• Drive transition activity through to successful implementation and operational acceptance.

Skills

Senior Transition Manager

Transition management

Stakeholder management

Programme delivery

Onsite delivery

Job description

Senior Transition Manager - Defence

6-Month Contract | DV Cleared | Outside IR35

Location: North Hampshire
Working Pattern: Fully onsite
Contract Duration: 6 months
Day Rate: Circa £800 per day (Outside IR35)
Security Clearance: Active Developed Vetting (DV) required

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Senior Transition Manager to support a major programme within a secure defence environment.

This is a senior-level opportunity for an established Transition Manager with experience managing complex transitions within highly secure or defence-related environments. The successful candidate will take ownership of transition planning and delivery, ensuring that services, capabilities and operational arrangements are successfully transitioned in line with programme requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage end-to-end transition activities across a complex programme.

• Develop and maintain comprehensive transition plans, milestones and delivery schedules.

• Coordinate stakeholders across technical, operational and programme teams.

• Ensure operational readiness and effective handover of services and capabilities.

• Identify and manage transition risks, issues, dependencies and constraints.

• Establish clear governance, reporting and assurance arrangements.

• Ensure transition activities meet agreed quality, security and operational requirements.

• Manage stakeholder expectations and provide clear updates on progress and delivery risks.

• Drive transition activity through to successful implementation and operational acceptance.

Essential Experience

• Proven experience operating as a Senior Transition Manager on complex programmes.

• Strong background in service transition, operational readiness and programme delivery.

• Experience working within defence, government or highly secure environments.

• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

• Experience managing transition plans, risks, dependencies and governance.

• Ability to lead delivery in a demanding, fully onsite environment.

Contract Details

• Duration: 6 months

• Rate: Circa £800 per day

• IR35: Outside IR35

• Location: North Hampshire

• Working Pattern: Fully onsite

• Clearance: Active DV clearance essential

Candidates must hold active DV clearance and be available to work fully onsite in North Hampshire.

Reasonable Adjustments

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