Contractor job Engineering Lead / Technical Transformation Lead - DV Cleared

Engineering Lead / Technical Transformation Lead - Excellent rates available

Must have active DV Clearance

This role will take ownership of aligning engineering delivery into a scalable and consistent operating model across a complex multi supplier environment. The successful candidate will combine strong engineering governance capability with technical awareness across enterprise technology environments.

Working as part of the customer Design Authority, the role will focus on engineering standards, tooling strategy, governance and delivery methodology alignment across the programme lifecycle and future BAU operations.

Key Responsibilities

Own engineering process, governance, tooling strategy and engineering standards across the programme.
Define and embed engineering lifecycle processes across software, infrastructure, platform and service management components.
Align delivery methodologies across multiple workstreams using SAFe, Agile and Scrum principles.
Ensure engineering delivery aligns with ITIL best practice and supports long term BAU operations.
Lead engineering governance across suppliers to ensure delivery consistency and quality assurance.
Define engineering automation tooling strategy and support adoption across teams.
Provide strategic engineering direction aligned to programme and customer objectives.
Attend Design Authority meetings and contribute to engineering and technology strategy.
Lead the Engineering Community of Practice and support capability development.
Drive automation adoption and engineering maturity improvements.

Mandatory Skills and Experience

Experience operating within Design Authority or enterprise engineering governance environments.
Proven experience implementing SAFe, Agile and Scrum delivery methodologies across large programmes.
Strong understanding of ITIL frameworks within live operational environments.
Experience across cloud, infrastructure, networks, platforms and support services.
Experience defining engineering standards, governance frameworks and lifecycle processes.
Strong stakeholder management across suppliers, engineering teams and senior customer stakeholders.
Experience leading engineering transformation within complex programmes.
Strong understanding of engineering automation tooling and delivery enablement.
Comfortable operating within secure or highly regulated environments.

Ideal Profile

Engineering transformation background rather than pure PMO or process governance.
Strong technical credibility and ability to engage directly with engineering teams.
Pragmatic approach to governance and delivery alignment.
Comfortable operating within large scale, multi supplier delivery programmes.
Adaptable mindset with the ability to apply structured delivery approaches across varied technical workstreams.

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Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take a minimum 18 weeks. LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance.

An award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over multiple years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience.

Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.