IT Project Manager
Location: Bristol
Salary: £45,000-£60,000 + benefits
Work Model: Hybrid (3 days in the office per week)
About the Company:
RC Fornax is a veteran-owned engineering consultancy delivering high-value solutions for complex, safety-critical systems in industries where reliability and precision are paramount.
About the Role:
We’re seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to lead internal development and migration projects. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver system upgrades, platform transitions, and application improvements. The ideal candidate will have strong Agile experience and be confident acting as a Scrum Master, guiding teams with clarity, fostering collaboration, and ensuring delivery stays aligned with business goals.
Responsibilities:
* Manage the full lifecycle of IT projects, including system upgrades, data migrations, and application development
* Facilitate Agile ceremonies and serve as Scrum Master, supporting team cohesion, velocity, and continuous delivery
* Collaborate with stakeholders to define scope, objectives, and success criteria
* Maintain project plans, risk logs, and progress reports
* Oversee budgets, timelines, and resource allocation
* Identify and resolve issues, escalating when needed
* Ensure projects meet governance, security, and compliance standards
* Promote continuous improvement across delivery practices and team performance
Qualifications:
* Educated to degree level, ideally in an IT-related subject, or with equivalent relevant industry experience
* Project management certification (e.g. APM, Agile PM)
* Scrum Master certification (CSM or equivalent) preferred
Required Skills:
* 3–5 years of IT project management experience, ideally involving application development and data migration
* Proven ability to lead Agile teams, drive delivery, and embed Agile principles across project environments
* Strong technical awareness, able to engage confidently with developers, challenge estimates, and understand delivery constraints
* Familiarity with project management tools such as Zoho Projects/Sprints, Jira, or MS Project
* Solid understanding of software development practices and IT infrastructure
* Solid understanding of software development practices, IT infrastructure, and cloud platforms (e.g. Azure, AWS)
* Awareness of modern development frameworks and AI-assisted tooling (e.g. Claude Code or similar)
* Experience with AI integration projects or emerging technologies (desirable)
* Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and problem-solving skills
* Comfortable managing multiple projects in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Preferred Skills:
* Experience with AI integration projects or emerging technologies (desirable)
Equal Opportunity Statement:
RC Fornax is committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace.
What We Offer:
* Opportunity to shape the future of defence procurement through AI.
* Direct impact on national security and strategic innovation.
* Competitive salary and equity options.
* Flexible working arrangements and a culture of autonomy and excellence.
* A dynamic and flexible work environment.
* Hybrid working options to support work-life balance.
* The opportunity to make a significant impact in a growing organisation.
* Competitive salary and benefits package.
* 28 days annual leave (including bank holidays).
Eligibility for UK security clearance is essential.