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Senior Program Manager - UxS

United Kingdom, St Athan Employment contract 73416.55 - 110124.82 GBP / Year · Job Posted June 09, 2026
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The Senior Program Manager - UxS will be instrumental in leading complex unmanned systems programmes, ensuring delivery excellence, and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships. This role demands a strategic thinker with a proven track record in programme management within the Defence industry, who thrives in a collaborative environment and can manage multiple priorities with confidence and clarity.

Job Responsibility

  • Lead and manage end-to-end programme delivery for unmanned systems (UxS) projects, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and client requirements
  • Develop, maintain, and communicate comprehensive programme plans, schedules, budgets, and risk management strategies
  • Coordinate cross-functional teams including engineering, operations, quality assurance, and supply chain to drive programme milestones
  • Engage with internal and external stakeholders to maintain transparency, manage expectations, and foster collaborative partnerships
  • Oversee contract compliance, ensuring deliverables meet quality standards, regulatory requirements, and customer satisfaction
  • Identify and mitigate risks proactively, implementing corrective actions to keep programmes on track
  • Mentor and develop junior programme managers and team members, promoting a culture of continuous improvement
  • Prepare and present regular programme status reports to senior leadership and external customers
  • Support business development activities by providing technical and management insights for proposals and bids

Requirements

  • Proven experience (typically 7+ years) in programme management within Defence or related industries
  • Strong knowledge of unmanned systems (UxS) technologies, concepts, and industry trends
  • Demonstrable success managing complex, multi-disciplinary programmes to time, cost, and quality targets
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence at all levels
  • Familiarity with relevant regulatory and compliance frameworks applicable to defence programmes
  • Professional qualifications such as MSP, PMP, or Prince2 Practitioner are highly desirable
  • Degree-level education in Engineering, Defence Studies, Management, or a related discipline
  • Ability to work effectively under pressure, prioritising competing demands while maintaining attention to detail

Nice to have

Professional qualifications such as MSP, PMP, or Prince2 Practitioner are highly desirable

What we offer

  • Competitive salary package reflecting your skills and experience
  • Generous pension scheme with employer contributions
  • Annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays
  • Opportunities for professional development and career progression
  • Access to employee assistance programmes and wellbeing initiatives
  • Supportive and inclusive working environment within a leading defence company
  • Hybrid working options available in line with company policy

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