Program Manager Transformation and Operational Technology at Robert Half, Milton Keynes, £Competitive Daily Rate

Contract Programme Manager (Digital Transformation)

My Aerospace client in the East Midlands is seeking an experienced IT Project/Programme Manager to lead the creation and delivery of a full‑site Digital Transformation strategy. The organisation operates within the defence sector, so active SC clearance is essential.

Role: Programme Manager (Transformation & Operational Technology)

Location: East Midlands

Rate: Competitive daily rate, Outside IR35

Working pattern: Full‑time, 3 days on‑site / 2 days remote

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, definition and delivery of a comprehensive Digital Transformation programme, covering infrastructure modernisation, operational systems, data platforms, cyber security and workplace technologies.

• Develop a detailed transformation roadmap, including dependencies, cost modelling, risk analysis, milestones and benefits realisation.

• Produce the full business case (including Outline and Full Business Case where required), ensuring alignment with defence‑sector standards, security requirements and organisational objectives.

• Establish and manage robust programme governance, including steering boards, technical working groups, risk and issue management, and reporting cycles.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Demonstrable experience delivering large‑scale IT transformation or modernisation programmes, ideally within defence, aerospace, government or other highly regulated environments.

• Strong understanding of digital technologies such as cloud services, networking, cyber security, data management, enterprise applications and operational technology.

• Proven experience establishing and running programme governance aligned to PRINCE2, MSP, Agile or similar frameworks.

• SC clearance is required for this role, so you must either be eligible to apply for it or have previously held it.

• PRINCE2 certification are required.

If this is of interest please reach out ASAP