Program Manager

Company: Symmetric Recruitment Ltd
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Defence / Engineering Programmes | Current SC Clearance Required

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We’re recruiting experienced Programme Managers to provide immediate leadership across complex, high-value defence engineering programmes.

These are senior delivery roles for people who can take ownership across multiple workstreams, drive performance and provide strong governance across technical, commercial and operational teams.

  • Contract Programme Managers required for immediate programme delivery support
  • Complex defence and engineering programmes

You’ll Need

  • Proven experience leading large-scale preferably engineering or defence programmes
  • Strong P3M capability across planning, governance, risk, schedule and delivery
  • Experience managing multiple projects or workstreams
  • Strong commercial awareness and stakeholder management
  • Ability to work across engineering, operations, supply chain and commercial functions
  • Experience in regulated, secure or safety-critical environments

The Opportunity

  • Lead delivery across nationally significant defence programmes
  • Work with senior leadership and multidisciplinary engineering teams
  • Drive programme performance, priorities and outcomes
  • Join an established UK defence technology business delivering complex systems into demanding environments

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Posted: October 1st, 2026