Global Service Programmes and Contracts Manager

Smiths Detection

📍 Hemel Hempstead, England, United Kingdom

full-time Operations Specialties Managers Posted June 27, 2026

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking a high-calibre, commercially driven Global Service Programmes & Contracts Manager to lead a portfolio of complex, high-value service contracts for key global customers, with a strong focus on UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) programmes governed by the Single Source Regulations Office (SSRO).



This is a business-critical role requiring proven, hands-on experience operating within the SSRO regulatory framework. Candidates without direct SSRO experience will not be considered.

You will act as the senior commercial interface to the customer, owning contract performance end-to-end and driving delivery excellence, profitability, and long-term growth across critical defence programmes.

What you'll be doing:

  • Own full P&L accountability for a portfolio of high-value (£m+) service contracts, ensuring revenue, cost, margin and cash targets are achieved
  • Apply deep working knowledge of SSRO ...