Project Manager (Technical) - Stoke on Trent
Our client is seeking an experienced Project Manager with a technical background to lead the delivery of complex, high-impact projects within the defence sector.
Working closely with the Head of Projects, you’ll take full ownership of projects from planning through delivery and transition, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope and budget, while meeting strict quality and security standards. You’ll collaborate closely with technical teams, stakeholders and partners to drive successful outcomes and continuous improvement.
What you’ll be doing:
Leading medium to large‑scale technical projects end‑to‑end.
Creating and managing robust project plans, budgets and resources.
Coordinating cross‑functional teams using Agile and Waterfall methods.
Managing risks, issues and change effectively.
Providing clear, timely updates to stakeholders.
Ensuring smooth transition into live service and capturing lessons learned.
This role would suit someone who thrives working in complex technical environments. You will be working on projects where you can truly make an impact. We’re looking for someone with over 5 years experience in project management, with background of delivery complex technology projects.
Experience working in Agile and Waterfall environments. Prince2 Practitioner or PMP or similar. Also, ITIL 4 Foundation is desirable but not essential.
Working on exciting high security technical projects, due to the nature of the sector our client operates in we are looking for candidates who are SC cleared or would be happy to obtain SC clearance if successful. Our client has been going from strength to strength and offer opportunities for progression and development.
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