Programme Controls & Governance Lead

Amentum; Chantilly (VA); Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Free single medical cover

Generous pension contributions

Hybrid and flexible working

Professional development support

Job summary

Amentum is expanding its ability to support a growing portfolio of projects across Defence, Nuclear, Energy and Government‑Owned Critical Infrastructure in the UK. The Delivery Support role provides governance and coordination to enable mobilisation and early delivery, working closely with Programme Directors and Defence stakeholders.

The Programme Controls Lead enables informed decision‑making, effective governance and robust controls within a regulated environment, with hybrid and flexible

Qualifications

• Experience supporting complex programmes with strong governance, reporting, stakeholder management and MS 365 skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Desirable: PMO, defence, infrastructure or aerospace experience with programme controls and risk management.
• Familiar with APM/MSP governance and Power Platform tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide governance, coordination and operational support to programme leadership across governance, reporting, actions, decisions and stakeholder engagement.
• Support mobilisation and delivery activities by maintaining robust controls and records.
• Establish and maintain programme governance, reporting, delivery support and assurance processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, client, supply chain, assurance and audit stakeholders to mobilise and govern the FCAS Infrastructure Programme.

Skills

Governance

Reporting

Stakeholder management

Coordination

Microsoft 365 skills

Tools

Power Platform

Job description

Amentum is expanding its ability to support a growing portfolio of projects across Defence, Nuclear, Energy and Government‑Owned Critical Infrastructure in the UK. The Delivery Support role provides governance and coordination to enable mobilisation and early delivery, working closely with Programme Directors and Defence stakeholders.

The Programme Controls Lead enables informed decision‑making, effective governance and robust controls within a regulated environment, with hybrid and flexible