Senior Project Manager – Vessel Replacement Programme
Serco Maritime Service, Portsmouth – Competitive salary, company car, bonus, private medical cover. 37.5 hours per week, Monday‑Friday, hybrid at HMNB Portsmouth.
We are seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead the end‑to‑end delivery of a Vessel Replacement Programme (VRP). The role will manage scope, deliverables, risk, evaluation, reporting, stakeholder engagement and programme closure.
Main Accountabilities
* Lead the successful delivery of the VRP through effective stakeholder management.
* Deliver the project in line with the agreed schedule, budget and quality.
* Apply agreed methodologies to monitor and track progress and benefits against work‑stream objectives and the overall project.
* Lead the management of risk for the project in alignment with the Project Management Plan.
* Manage the delivery of internal and external project reporting.
* Escalate issues to the Head of Contract Delivery in line with the agreed governance.
* Track lessons learned and promote best practices.
* Coaching and supporting junior team members to build experience and capability.
* Promote a culture of continuous improvement.
What You'll Need To Do The Role
* Educated to degree level (or equivalent relevant experience).
* Experience working within the Defence industry or a company supplying the Ministry of Defence.
* Experience in Maritime, particularly boat building, preferred.
* Project / Programme Management certification and experience (e.g., APM PMQ, Prince2).
* MS Office skills, including Project, Teams, SharePoint, Word, Visio, Excel, PowerPoint.
* Demonstrable leadership and management skills.
* Demonstrable financial and commercial management skills.
* Excellent written, verbal and presentational communication skills.
* Experience of exceptional collaboration, influencing and engaging a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
* Experience of working in a high‑pressure environment and managing multiple demands.
* Excellent interpersonal skills, able to forge good working relationships in a matrix organisation.
* SC Security Cleared or ability to obtain required clearance.
* Willingness to travel as necessary to deliver programme outcomes.
What We Offer
* Company car.
* Company bonus.
* Private medical cover.
* Competitive salary with annual reviews.
* Pension: up to 6% contributory scheme.
* Holidays: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
* Training and development – 1,100 internal courses, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships, mentoring, internal progression focus.
* Wellbeing – 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, BUPA Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, Simplyhealth cash plan, 30% off at Serco‑managed leisure centres.
* Discounts across 1,000 retailers.
* Employee networks.
* Charitable volunteering day each year (Payroll Giving Scheme).
We’re also a signatory of the UK Government’s Women in Defence Charter. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation and encourage applications from a wide range of candidates.
Applications are accepted promptly; the closing date may advance if we receive many applications. Please apply early to avoid disappointment.
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