SC Cleared Project Manager - IT Infrastructure
Location: Hybrid (Basingstoke Office)
Rate: £550 per day
Start Date: ASAP | End Date: To Be Confirmed
Must be eligible and willing to go through SC Clearance
Are you skilled at connecting people, technologies, and processes to create real customer value? Our client, a leading organisation in Defence and National Security, is hiring a dedicated IT Project Manager to join their dynamic team. This is an exciting opportunity to lead complex infrastructure projects that make a difference.
What you'll be doing:
* Manage medium-complexity IT Infrastructure projects, ensuring delivery within scope, time, quality, and budget.
* Collaborate with stakeholders, including the Project and Programme teams, to define project requirements and objectives.
* Oversee project lifecycle from initiation through to closure, including ICT infrastructure, application development, testing, and release.
* Utilise methodologies such as Prince2, Agile, or Safe to deliver projects effectively.
* Manage project risks, develop mitigation plans, and ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
* Coordinate financial management, tracking costs, and supporting payment milestones.
* Provide regular status updates, highlight KPIs, and escalate issues as needed to senior management.
* Ensure smooth handover to service teams and manage stakeholder expectations throughout.
What you'll bring:
* Proven experience managing ICT infrastructure, application projects, and transformations within Defence or National Security sectors.
* Strong stakeholder management skills, capable of navigating complex environments.
* Familiarity with project management methodologies including Prince2, Agile, or Safe.
* Excellent risk and financial management capabilities.
* Ability to operate confidently in challenging environments and influence stakeholders at all levels.
* Experience delivering transition and transformation projects.
* Clear understanding of project lifecycle, scope, and governance.
Required Education & Certifications:
* Relevant professional qualifications in project management (e.g., Prince2, Agile certifications).
This is a fantastic chance to contribute to vital projects supporting national security. If you're ready to bring your expertise to a forward-thinking team, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to join a organisation committed to delivering high-quality services with passion and purpose.
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