Empiric
Defence Programme Manager | Data Platform Migration | SC Cleared | Outside IR35 | 6 Months Rolling
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Defence Programme Manager | Data Platform Migration | SC Cleared | Outside IR35 | 6 Months Rolling
A Programme Manager opportunity has arisen to lead a major data transformation within the defence sector. This role will play a pivotal role in delivering the migration from legacy systems to a modern enterprise data platform, enabling enhanced decision-making and operational capability through the adoption of AI-driven technologies.
Responsibilities
- Working across multiple technical and business workstreams, you'll be responsible for driving programme delivery, coordinating senior stakeholders, and ensuring the successful integration of modern data and AI capabilities into a secure, highly regulated environment.
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As Programme Manager, you'll oversee complex delivery across cross-functional teams, managing programme governance, risk, dependencies, and stakeholder engagement while ensuring delivery remains on track against key milestones.
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You'll work closely with technical architects, engineering teams, data specialists and AI experts to support the successful transition to the future state platform.
Requirements
- Outside IR35
- 6 Months Rolling
- Hybrid working with occasional travel to secure client sites across the UK
- Active SC Clearance is essential
- Proven Programme Management experience delivering large-scale technology or digital transformation programmes within the defence or secure government sector. Experience leading legacy data platform migrations, cloud transformation, enterprise data programmes or AI-enabled initiatives is highly desirable. Strong governance, stakeholder management and risk management skills are essential.
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You'll work alongside senior defence stakeholders, technical delivery teams and strategic technology partners to deliver a critical transformation programme that will underpin future operational capabilities through modern data platforms and AI adoption.
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Defence Programme Manager | Data Platform Migration | SC Cleared | Outside IR35 | 6 Months Rolling
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