Lead Delivery Manager – Defence Projects

Industry / Sector:Management Consultancy

Salary/Rate:£650-750 p/d

Job type:Contract

Town/City:London

County:London

Job ref:GFDG87

Post Date:31. 08. 2025

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Meet Our Recruiter

Craig Mullen

Director

0203 479 4931

craig@ncounter.co.uk

About the Role

Lead Delivery Manager – Defence Projects

We are supporting a leading digital consultancy on a multi-year programme within the UK Defence sector. They are building small, agile teams that work directly with MOD customers to deliver mission-critical data services.

The Role

As Lead Delivery Manager, you will oversee multiple agile teams and cross-programme delivery. You’ll provide governance, reporting and assurance across several workstreams, while engaging senior Defence stakeholders. This role requires a “heavy-hitter” with strong programme management experience, able to balance delivery oversight with client relationship management.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and direct Agile Team Leads and Delivery Managers across multiple streams. Ensure programme governance, risk management and reporting to senior Defence stakeholders. Build trusted relationships with MOD customers, guiding delivery priorities. Coach, mentor and support delivery professionals. Drive alignment of outcomes to programme objectives.

Candidate Profile

Must hold active MOD DV clearance. Strong track record of programme and delivery management in Defence. Experience overseeing multiple agile software/data teams. Skilled in stakeholder engagement and consulting in secure environments. Excellent commercial and governance awareness.

If you have the skills, required clearance, experience, and passion to lead in cyber security, we want to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a covering letter to apply for this role. We look forward to hearing from you.

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