NexGen Associates
Program Manager
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Programme Manager – MOD Strategy & Business Cases
Location: Corsham, Wiltshire – Hybrid working
Salary: Up to £70,000
Benefits: Tax-free annual bonus, private healthcare and excellent company benefits
You must hold a minimum of SC Clearance and be happy and eligible to go through DV Clearance
NexGen Associates is recruiting an experienced Programme Manager to join a growing consultancy delivering strategic programmes across the UK Ministry of Defence.
This is a senior, strategically focused position requiring a strong understanding of the MOD approvals and requirements process, particularly in relation to developing, scrutinising and securing approval for robust business cases.
The successful candidate will work closely with senior MOD stakeholders, providing strategic programme leadership and ensuring complex requirements are translated into commercially viable, evidence-based business cases.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the planning and delivery of strategically important MOD programmes.
- Develop, review and progress business cases through relevant MOD approval and assurance processes.
- Translate strategic objectives and operational requirements into clear, deliverable programme plans.
- Engage confidently with senior MOD, military, commercial and industry stakeholders.
- Provide clear advice, briefings and recommendations to senior decision-makers.
- Ensure business cases demonstrate value for money, affordability, deliverability and strategic alignment.
- Work with commercial, finance, delivery and technical teams to develop well-evidenced investment proposals.
- Manage programme governance, dependencies, risks, issues and reporting.
- Support commercial planning, procurement activity and supplier engagement.
- Challenge assumptions and identify opportunities to improve programme outcomes.
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Essential Experience:
- Significant Programme Management experience within the MOD, Defence sector or a Defence consultancy.
- Proven experience of the MOD approvals and requirements process, specifically relating to business cases.
- Strong experience developing, reviewing or supporting MOD business cases and investment submissions.
- Commercial experience gained within the MOD or wider Defence environment.
- Experience working with senior stakeholders and influencing strategic decisions.
- Strong knowledge of programme governance, assurance, financial management and risk.
- The ability to communicate complex programme and commercial information clearly.
- Experience working across multidisciplinary teams, including commercial, finance, operational and technical functions.
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This role offers the opportunity to influence strategically important Defence programmes while working directly with senior stakeholders. You will join a supportive and growing organisation offering excellent career development opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Salary up to £70,000
- Tax-free annual bonus
- Private healthcare
- Excellent company benefits
- Hybrid working based out of Corsham
- Professional development and career progression
Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK and able to satisfy any security clearance requirements associated with the position.
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