Defence Delivery Leader — Principal Programme Manager

Kainos; United States; Remote; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Kainos is seeking a Principal Delivery Manager to lead the delivery of complex digital transformation programmes across multiple teams and suppliers within our Defence sector client. You will shape delivery strategy, manage capacity and resourcing, and strengthen senior client relationships.

You will work with Directors and C-level stakeholders to align priorities, drive governance, and ensure profitable, high-quality delivery while mentoring delivery teams and expanding the Sector business.

Qualifications

• Significant experience delivering complex digital programmes within a consultancy, professional services or comparable environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex, high-value digital programmes across multiple teams, workstreams and suppliers.
• Define the critical success factors for each programme, beyond time, budget and scope.

Skills

Complex delivery programmes

Stakeholder management

Agile delivery

Leading large teams

Executive stakeholder engagement

Risk management

Communication

Travel flexibility

Security clearance (SC)

Job description

Kainos is seeking a Principal Delivery Manager to lead the delivery of complex digital transformation programmes across multiple teams and suppliers within our Defence sector client. You will shape delivery strategy, manage capacity and resourcing, and strengthen senior client relationships.

You will work with Directors and C-level stakeholders to align priorities, drive governance, and ensure profitable, high-quality delivery while mentoring delivery teams and expanding the Sector business.