Senior Project Manager – Defence Must be eligible for SC Clearance Copello are pleased to be partnered with a leading Defence and Technology organisation based near High Wycombe, who are looking to appoint a Senior Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of high-value, technically complex development projects. You will be working on major programmes involving the design, integration, and delivery of advanced land-based defence systems. The successful candidate will join an established and high-performing project delivery function, playing a key role in ensuring projects are delivered in line with customer expectations, compliance requirements, and business objectives. Key Responsibilities * Lead the successful end-to-end delivery of multi-phase land systems projects — from planning and design through to integration, delivery, and acceptance. * Act as the main interface for internal stakeholders and external partners, including engineering teams, supply chain, and customers. * Ensure delivery of projects against defined scope, cost, schedule, and quality parameters. * Provide leadership across cross-functional project teams, enabling effective collaboration between engineering, operations, and commercial functions. * Identify and manage project risks, issues, and dependencies, escalating as required to ensure resolution. * Drive robust project planning including resource allocation, milestone tracking, and work breakdown structures. * Maintain accurate project documentation including status reports, schedules, budgets, and risk registers. * Contribute to continuous improvement within the project management function. * Foster a culture of accountability, communication, and delivery excellence across the team. Essential Skills & Experience * Proven experience delivering engineering or integration projects within the defence or land systems domain * Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement capabilities. * Commercial awareness with a clear understanding of budgeting, financial control, and project reporting. * Experience delivering full project lifecycle from proposal/bid phase through to completion. * Ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities and work in a secure, complex environment. * Familiar with project governance processes including risk, change, and configuration management. * Working knowledge of project delivery methodologies such as APM, PRINCE2, or PMI. Desirable * Background in land-based defence technologies, vehicle systems, or electronic integration projects. * Degree-qualified in a relevant discipline (e.g. Engineering, Project Management, Defence Studies). * Experience in matrix organisations with multi-disciplinary engineering teams. * Familiarity with UK and international defence procurement environments. If you're a motivated project professional looking to lead impactful projects within a secure and rewarding environment, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and we will be in touch for a further conversation