Technical Programme Manager - SC Cleared - Inside IR35

Technical Programme Manager - SC Cleared We are looking for an experienced Senior Technical Programme Manager to lead delivery across a large-scale, technically complex transformation programme. This is a predominantly…

Inside IR35 IT
Pay rate £600 – £625/day
Contract type Contract
Posted 17 August 2026

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Technical Programme Manager - SC Cleared

We are looking for an experienced Senior Technical Programme Manager to lead delivery across a large-scale, technically complex transformation programme.

This is a predominantly waterfall delivery environment involving multiple technical workstreams, complex dependencies and a broad stakeholder group spanning architecture, engineering, infrastructure, security and third-party suppliers.

What You'll Be Doing

Owning and maintaining the integrated programme plan across multiple technical workstreams
Managing complex risks, issues, dependencies, milestones and critical paths
Working closely with architects and engineers to translate technical activity into clear, achievable delivery plans
Coordinating multiple technical teams and third-party suppliers
Challenging assumptions, dates and dependencies to ensure delivery plans remain realistic and achievable
Managing senior and technical stakeholders, including navigating difficult or conflicting viewpoints
Providing clear governance, reporting and escalation across the programme
Overseeing complex technical change, migration and transition activity
Ensuring risks and blockers are identified, managed and escalated appropriately

What We're Looking For

Strong experience delivering large-scale technical infrastructure or systems transformation programmes
Significant experience working within waterfall / traditional programme delivery environments
Experience delivering complex migration, modernisation or technology transformation programmes
Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills
A strong track record of managing RAID, dependencies, milestones and critical paths
Comfortable working closely with highly technical stakeholders and able to understand and translate technical discussions into delivery activity
Experience within government, regulated or security-sensitive environments is highly desirable
Active SC clearance is essential

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