Senior Programme Manager – Defence

Role Overview

• Work with Project Managers and other stakeholders to define, plan, and deliver projects using Skyral’s technology, ensuring alignment with customer requirements and Skyral’s strategic objectives.
• Oversee the full programme lifecycle, from requirements gathering and design to implementation, testing, and post-delivery support.
• Manage complex stakeholder relationships across internal teams, consortium partners, and clients, balancing diverse needs and expectations.
• Ensure programme delivery adheres to agreed timelines, budgets, and quality standards, with a strong focus on risk management and mitigation.
• Drive continuous improvement in training programme delivery by incorporating lessons learned and fostering innovation in simulation-based training solutions.
• Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders regarding training programme progress, issues, and strategic direction.
• Adhere to, contribute to improving, and champion The Skyral Way and Skyral’s strategy.
• Ensure Skyral maintains and increases work share within the consortia.

Requirements

• Someone with proven multiple years experience in a senior programme management role, successfully delivering software at scale. Ideally experience delivering large defence training programmes.
• Someone with a strong understanding of complex software delivery programmes.
• Someone who can balance multiple conflicting priorities and maintain an overview of all of them, whilst remaining a strong advocate for Skyral’s interests.
• Strong commercial acumen and experience managing contracts and work packages with complex commercial arrangements and multiple parties.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse internal and external parties.
• Excellent cross-functional communication and the ability to influence even without direct authority.
• Minimum of SC clearance, or ability to achieve SC clearance. Ideally DV clearance.

Benefits

• Unlimited Paid Holiday
• we value and support the need to maintain a strong work-life balance.
• Hybrid Working
• we understand that a one-size-fits all approach doesn’t suit everyone. We have an office based in Central London if you prefer working in an office.
• Flexible Working Hours
• We’re not bound by the 9-to-5 model. Collaborate with your manager on determining a work schedule that suits you.
• Enhanced Parental Leave
• we’re proud to offer 26 weeks maternity leave and 4 weeks paternity leave at full pay.
• Private Medical & Dental Insurance
• offered through Bupa.
• Honest about Compensation
• We maintain a well defined salary range which a member of the Talent Team will discuss with you during the first call.
• Healthy Snacks & Drinks Provided
• If you decide to come into the office, we have a range of snacks and drinks for you to enjoy.