Head of Delivery – National Security

Overview

You will lead delivery across a strategically important portfolio supporting Central Government, Law Enforcement and national security customers. The role sits within a high-profile defence and security portfolio, with hybrid working and potential relocation flexibility. You will drive delivery performance, governance and growth, shaping programme execution and cross-organisational collaboration. This is an opportunity to influence critical national security programmes and partner with senior stakeholders to improve delivery outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of programmes and services across Central Government and Law Enforcement portfolio
• Act as senior escalation point for delivery risks, issues and customer concerns
• Provide delivery assurance, portfolio reporting and forecasting
• Support Project Managers and Engineering Managers to ensure programme success
• Drive improvements in delivery confidence, efficiency and performance
• Manage financial and commercial performance including utilisation and margin
• Build relationships with senior stakeholders across Government, Law Enforcement and national security
• Collaborate with Account Leadership and Business Development to shape bids and growth opportunities

Key requirements

• Proven experience as Delivery Manager, Head of Delivery or senior leader in project/programme/portfolio management
• Strong experience delivering complex programmes in Central Government, Law Enforcement, Policing or National Security
• Experience leading large multi-disciplinary delivery teams in matrix organisations
• Knowledge of portfolio governance, risk management, delivery assurance and operational planning
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication, with influence without direct authority
• Strong commercial awareness with experience in financial forecasting and business planning
• SC clearance desirable, with eligibility to obtain SC clearance and NPPV
• Understanding of Government procurement, technology, engineering, cyber, communications, defence or national security programmes

• stakeholder management
• communication
• influence without authority
• portfolio governance
• risk management
• delivery assurance

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