Support Manager jobs

About the Opportunity:

Amentum is expanding its ability to support a growing portfolio of projects across the Defence, Nuclear, Energy, Environment and Government-Owned Critical Infrastructure sectors. We are seeking talented people who are motivated by technical problem-solving, collaboration and the opportunity to deliver innovative solutions for some of the UK's most significant infrastructure projects.

The Delivery Support role provides operational, governance and coordination support to the Delivery Lead and wider CMO during mobilisation and early delivery.

The role is responsible for ensuring programme management processes, governance activities, reporting cycles, action tracking, resource coordination and stakeholder communications are effectively organised and controlled, enabling delivery teams to focus on programme execution.

Working closely with Programme Directors, Project Managers, Defence stakeholders, and supply chain partners, the Programme Controls Lead will enable informed decision-making and effective programme governance within a highly regulated and security-conscious environment.

You will provide effective programme delivery coordination, governance and operational support to ensure the FCAS Infrastructure Programme mobilises efficiently and maintains control of actions, decisions, resources, reporting and stakeholder engagement.

Key Responsibilities

Provide governance, coordination and operational support to programme leadership, ensuring effective management of governance activities, reporting, actions, decisions, resources, stakeholder engagement, risk, issue and change processes. Support mobilisation, assurance and delivery activities by maintaining robust controls, records and programme coordination across the FCAS Infrastructure Programme.

Key Deliverables

Mobilisation Deliverables
Establish and maintain programme governance, reporting, delivery support and assurance processes, including action and decision management, stakeholder coordination, resource tracking, RAID administration and audit-ready programme records.

Key Interfaces
Collaborate with programme leadership, project controls, commercial, technical and delivery teams, alongside client, supply chain, assurance and audit stakeholders to support effective programme mobilisation and governance.

At Amentum, we're not just solving problems; we're engineering the future. Our team is driven by an unyielding commitment to innovation, integrity, and collaboration, tackling some of the most significant challenges in science, security, and sustainability. If you're passionate about making a real impact and want to be part of a community that values ethical excellence, this is the place where your ambition can thrive. Here, we believe that success comes from continuously pushing boundaries and working together to deliver on our promises. We embrace challenges with confidence and are dedicated to creating a secure and vibrant future for all.

We’ll inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow. We offer an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients and communities.

People are our greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent.

In addition to the benefits you’d expect, UK employees also receive free single medical cover and digital GP service, family-friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay and free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes, plus reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships.

Work-life balance and flexibility is a key focus area for us. We’re happy to discuss hybrid, part-time and flexible working hours, patterns and locations to suit you and our business.

Here’s What You’ll Need:

Essential:

• Experience supporting complex programmes, with strong governance, reporting, stakeholder management, coordination and Microsoft 365 skills, alongside the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Desirable:

• PMO, defence, infrastructure or aerospace experience, with knowledge of programme controls, risk management, APM/MSP governance and Power Platform tools.

Success Measures

• Experience of establish effective governance, reporting, action management, stakeholder coordination and resource tracking processes that provide programme leadership with clear visibility, control and assurance throughout mobilisation.

Mobilisation Objective

• Experience of establish a governance, coordination and operational support function that enables effective programme control, mobilisation and decision-making across the FCAS infrastructure portfolio.

What’s in It for You:

• Competitive salary and benefits package, with unrivalled salary sacrifice schemes available.
• Free single medical cover and digital GP service.
• Generous pension contributions.
• Enhanced parental leave and family-friendly policies.
• Professional development support and membership reimbursement.
• Access to a flexible benefits programme tailored to your needs, including buying or selling up to 10 days’ extra holiday.
• Hybrid and flexible working options to support work–life balance.

Our Culture:

Our values are built on a strong foundation of safety, integrity, and respect for every individual. People are at the heart of our mission, and we believe in supporting one another through a culture of care and collaboration.

We strive to create a workplace where everyone feels they belong and can thrive. Supporting mental wellbeing and fostering a sense of connection are essential to how we work.

When we embrace different perspectives and work together, we become more innovative, more agile, and more successful.

We partner with VERCIDA, for greater online accessibility please visit www.vercida.com to view and access our roles. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.

If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact mike.brown@global.amentum.com