Digital Programme Manager
| Job Type | Contract |
| Location | Salisbury/ Hybrid |
| Area | South West, UK |
| Sector | Programme & Project Management |
| Salary | £809 Per Day |
| Start Date | October 19th, 2026 |
| Advertiser | Ashley Price |
| Job Ref | 7751-PSR1JP00106034 |
| IR35 | Inside |
| Security Clearance | SC |
- Description
- The Client:
A government client is looking for a Digital Programme Manager to join them on a 24 month contract. This position will be based in Salisbury/ Hybrid.
Job Summary:
The role will lead the delivery of outcomes associated with:
- NISSS contract replacement and transition activity.
- Strategic integration of services with Defence Digital and NAD Group.
- Delivery of a multi-domain transformation programme spanning:
- People
- Process
- Data
- Technology
- Cyber
Responsibilities
- Development and delivery of the Digital Integration roadmap through to 2029 and
- beyond.
- Alignment of integration activity with future NISSS contractual arrangements and
- operating models.
- The Programme Manager will maintain programme coherence, governance,
- benefits realisation, risk management and stakeholder engagement across Defence Digital, defence and external suppliers.
- The postholder will operate within a highly scrutinised environment with significant
- strategic visibility and dependency on Defence-wide transformation initiatives.
Essential:
- Leading large-scale complex transformation programmes.
- Defence and procurement/contract management experience.
- Delivery of strategic digital, IT and business change initiatives.
- Programme governance, assurance and benefits management.
- Defence or wider Government approvals and governance processes.
- Delivery of large-scale contracts valued at ~£400m+ lifetime costs.
- Delivery of major service transitions and operating model transformation.
- Experience comparable to large-scale mergers, acquisitions or enterprise integration programmes within the private sector.
- Supplier management and commercial negotiations within complex service environments.
- MSP, Prince2
An active SC clearance is required for this role. At a minimum, candidates must be eligible and willing to undergo security clearance. Due to the short-term nature of the contract and the urgency of the requirement, the client may prioritise applicants who already hold active SC clearance and meet all essential criteria.
Our Company:
Malikshaw Interim & Executive is a specialist provider of talent management solutions helping our clients transform the delivery of our public services. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we combine providing the best talent with delivering diverse, inclusive workforces and particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, LGBTQI+ people, and women.
How to Apply:
Please apply through the link provided to send your application directly to the Recruiter managing this assignment.
Disability Confident:
As a member of the disability confident scheme, the Client guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.
Armed Forces Covenant:
As a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, the Client guarantees to interview all veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.
If you qualify for any of the above, please notify us on your covering letter and your recruiter will confirm if the client is a member. We will then be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your Guaranteed Interview.
Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let me know.
- NISSS contract replacement and transition activity.
