Senior Project Manager – Hampshire – £70,000 - Fully onsite
Industry Defence: Must be SC Clearable
We’re looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager to take full ownership of our major programmes, driving delivery, performance and customer satisfaction in a fast-moving defence engineering environment. You’ll lead cross-functional teams, manage clients directly, and ensure projects land on time, on budget and to exacting technical standards. This is a hands-on, highly visible role for someone who thrives on accountability and delivery excellence.
What you’ll do:
* Act as the primary customer interface, ensuring clear communication and outstanding service.
* Lead project execution, governance and lifecycle processes, working closely with Functional Directors.
* Chair project reviews and steer programmes to meet schedule, cost and technical targets.
* Manage risks, subcontractors, resources and financial performance across multiple projects.
* Drive project reporting, commercial awareness and continuous improvement.
* Support bids, identify follow-on business and contribute to long-term customer relationships.
* Manage and mentor the Project Officer.
1. What you’ll bring:
* Proven project/programme management experience in a technical or defence environment.
* Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.
* Solid understanding of financial reporting, risk management and MS Project.
* Experience delivering manufactured products/programmes and working directly with clients.
* APMP/PRINCE2 or similar (engineering background desirable).
All employees require and maintain SC clearance.