Our client, a Maritime and Defence supplier is looking for a Project Manager to join them on a contract basis at their site in Rugeley. Due to the nature of the role, applicants must hold the sole British nationality and be eligible for SC Clearance. 12-month contract. Hybrid working, 3 days per week onsite after an initial period. Inside IR35, rates are open to discussion.Key responsibilities: Lead and manage end-to-end project delivery from initiation to final acceptance within agreed timelines, budgets, and quality standards. Coordinate cross-functional teams, including design engineers, manufacturing, procurement, quality assurance, and testing personnel. Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, and risk registers. Monitor project performance against plan, cost and delivery, and identify appropriate corrective actions by conducting periodic cost, schedule, performance and risk reviews, implementing corrective actions where necessary. Provide effective leadership, manage customer interfaces, and communicate effectively to Senior Management, team members and peers to establish a common understanding of Project Scope and plan for successful programme execution. Motivate the team by communicating a shared vision, providing direction, setting goals and mentoring, creating a team environment that encourages people to work towards common objectives. Prioritise, identify and obtain the required resources, including faciliti...