Programme Manager - Security Cleared

Based at client locations, working remotely, or based in our Godalming or Milton Keynes offices. Salary up to £85k plus company benefits. Due to the nature of this role and the level of security clearance required, candidates must hold active Security Check (SC) clearance.

About Us

Triad Group Plc is an award-winning digital, data, and solutions consultancy with over 35 years' experience primarily serving the UK public sector and central government. We deliver high-quality solutions that make a real difference to users, citizens and consumers. At Triad, collaboration thrives, knowledge is shared, and every voice matters. Our close-knit, supportive culture ensures you're valued from day one. Whether working with cutting-edge tech or shaping strategy for national-scale projects, you'll be trusted, challenged, and empowered to grow. We nurture learning through communities of practice and encourage creativity, autonomy, and innovation. If you're passionate about solving meaningful problems with smart and passionate people, Triad could be the place for you.

Role Summary

Triad is seeking an experienced Programme Manager to lead complex programmes using Scaled Agile (SAFe) and more traditional delivery methods, particularly within the UK public sector. Operating mostly within Agile environments and aligned to the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), you will coordinate delivery across multiple teams and workstreams, ensuring outcomes are delivered efficiently and sustainably. This role requires strong leadership, excellent stakeholder management, and the ability to navigate complex organisational environments while maintaining a clear focus on outcomes and benefits realisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex programmes consisting of multiple projects or workstreams, ensuring delivery aligns with organisational strategy and client objectives.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with senior stakeholders, clients, delivery teams, and suppliers, ensuring clear communication and alignment across the programme.
• Oversee programme delivery within Agile/SAFe and more traditional environments, coordinating across multiple teams to ensure effective planning, delivery, and continuous improvement.
• Establish and maintain programme governance frameworks, including reporting on progress, risks, dependencies, and financial performance.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate programme risks and issues, ensuring proactive resolution and effective escalation where required.
• Ensure programme outcomes deliver measurable business value and align with the intended benefits for the client organisation.
• Manage programme budgets, resource allocation, and forecasting, ensuring efficient utilisation and strong financial oversight.
• Promote a culture of collaboration, transparency, and continuous improvement across programme teams.

Skills and Experience

• Experience working within law enforcement and/or defence sectors is desirable, particularly in environments requiring high levels of governance, security, and stakeholder coordination.
• Experience delivering digital solutions with a focus on user needs (User Centred Design) aligned to GDS/CDDO standards.
• Experience delivering complex digital programmes within the UK Public Sector, with an understanding of government delivery environments.
• Strong experience working closely with digital teams and managing large-scale digital transformation programmes involving multiple teams or suppliers.
• Experience working within Agile delivery environments, coordinating multiple teams within frameworks such as SAFe.
• Proven ability to engage senior stakeholders, manage expectations, and communicate effectively across both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Demonstrable experience in programme governance, financial management, risk management, and benefits realisation.
• Strong leadership and facilitation skills, with the ability to motivate teams and drive delivery outcomes.

Qualifications & Certifications

• A degree or equivalent qualification related to programme management, business, technology, or a relevant discipline - Desirable.
• Certified SAFe Practitioner (Scaled Agile Framework) or equivalent Agile programme delivery certification - Desirable.
• Due to the nature of this role and the level of security clearance required, candidates must hold active Security Check (SC) clearance.

Triad's Commitment to You

As a growing and ambitious company, Triad prioritises your development and well-being:

• Continuous Training & Development: Access to top-rated Udemy Business courses.
• Work Environment: Collaborative, creative, and free from discrimination.

Benefits

• 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays.
• Matched pension contributions (5%).
• Private healthcare with Bupa.
• Gym membership support or Lakeshore Fitness access.
• Perkbox membership.
• Cycle-to-work scheme.

Our Selection Process

After applying for the role, our in-house talent team will contact you to discuss Triad and the position. If shortlisted, you will be invited for:

• A structured interview with a Senior Delivery Manager, covering your professional background and assessing cultural fit.
• Participation in a workshop scenario, followed by a Q&A segment.
• A final interview with the Chief Technology Officer.

We aim to complete interviews and progress candidates to the offer stage within 2-3 weeks of the initial conversation.

Other information

If this role is of interest to you or you would like further information, please submit your application now! Triad is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion, or belief. We are proud that our recruitment process has been recognised as inclusive and accessible to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for any role. We are a signatory on the Tech Talent Charter that aims to bring industries and organisations together to drive greater inclusion and diversity in technology roles, in addition as a Disability Confident Leader.