PM/PMO Specialist - Defence & Security - Junior Consultant
Location: The Distillery, Glassfields 1, 2 Avon Street, Bristol, BS2 0GR, United Kingdom, Bristol BS2 0GR, GB
As part of PA’s Delivery stream, the Centre of Excellence for all project, programme, and portfolio capability, MPS works across Defence, major projects & infrastructure, transport, energy and utilities and the public sector in client‑facing roles on long‑term assignments.
As a Project Manager/PMO specialist, you will guide and execute complex projects and programmes, using your expertise in planning & scheduling, risk, benefits, managing budgets and creating insightful reports to guide decision making. Your strengths in engaging with people, gathering information and making sense of complicated situations will be key.
Responsibilities
* Collaborate with cross‑functional project teams to ensure successful delivery of projects from initiation to closure.
* Develop and execute project plans, defining scope, goals, deliverables, resources and timelines, while ensuring alignment with client objectives.
* Apply a variety of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, etc.) as appropriate to different project contexts.
* Identify and manage project risks, issues and dependencies, implementing mitigation strategies.
* Foster strong long‑term client relationships by maintaining regular communication, managing expectations and providing transparent project status updates.
* Monitor project budgets and resource allocation, ensuring efficient utilisation while adhering to financial targets.
* Implement effective change management strategies to facilitate smooth project transitions and adoption of new solutions within client organisations.
* Undertake stakeholder engagement activities, facilitating collaboration and communication among all project participants.
* Provide mentorship and guidance to junior team members, fostering their professional growth and development.
Qualifications
* British nationality is a must, with experience working with secure clients preferred.
* At least 2 years of experience in project management consulting/PMO or related roles.
* Experience applying various project management methodologies and tools, adapting them to diverse contexts.
* Proven ability to work with cross‑functional teams and motivate members to achieve project goals.
* Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; advanced degree or certification (PMP, PRINCE2, Agile, etc.) is highly desirable.
* Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, able to present complex information clearly.
* Analytical mindset with problem‑solving, decision‑making and risk‑management capabilities.
* Strong interpersonal skills, enabling collaboration with clients, team members and stakeholders at all levels.
Location
Hybrid working – office or client site a minimum of 2 days per week. Up to 5 days per week on a client site. Client locations include: Bristol, Andover, Portsmouth, Cardiff, Swindon.
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