Programme Director – Commercial Defence
Location: Surrey
Salary: Up to £120,000 Basic + Bonus (OTE £150,000)
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time/Hybrid

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A high-growth defence technology business is seeking a Programme Director to lead strategic defence programmes valued at £100m+, with responsibility for client relationships, programme governance, and delivery excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership for major defence programmes
• Build and lead multi-disciplinary programme teams
• Drive profit growth, ensuring cost, quality, and schedule performance
• Manage strategic MOD and Prime contractor relationships

Ideal Candidate

• Extensive programme management experience in defence
• Executive-level leadership and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to shape business growth strategy and deliver profitability
• SC clearance required

Benefits

• Executive salary package
• Uncapped bonus scheme
• Private healthcare and pension
• Board-level exposure with strategic decision-making responsibilities