Job Title: DV Cleared Technical Programme Manager Location: Basingstoke Fully on-site Rate: Up to 700/day Duration: Initial six-month contract Must be willing and eligible to go through DV Clearance Our client is dedicated to making the world more sustainable through innovation and trust-building. We''re hiring a DV Cleared Technical Programme Manager to lead critical programmes supporting UK national security and defence. This role involves managing complex, high-regulation projects within a dynamic environment, ensuring delivery excellence and stakeholder confidence. What you''ll be doing: Lead multi-disciplinary teams across partners, subcontractors, and internal units using Agile, Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, and Waterfall methods. Maintain robust governance, risk management, and assurance aligned with defence standards (JSPs, ISO27001, GDS). Manage programme finances, schedules, and dependencies, providing transparent reporting to leadership and clients. Build trusted relationships with customers, suppliers, and partners, fostering collaboration and shared accountability. Drive continuous improvement by capturing lessons learned and contributing to wider delivery maturity initiatives. Ensure compliance with export controls, accreditation regimes, and security standards. What you''ll bring: Extensive experience leading complex programmes in defence, national security, or highly regulated environments. Strong knowledge of Agile and hybrid delivery frameworks. Proven ability t