Project Manager - Must Have an Active DV Clearance
Join a leading organisation delivering critical infrastructure and digital transformation within the Defence and National Security sector. This role offers the opportunity to manage complex IT Infrastructure projects that have a tangible impact on national resilience and security.
As a Project Manager, you will be responsible for the end-to-end delivery of medium-complexity projects within a structured programme environment. This is an excellent opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals and stakeholders at all levels, delivering solutions that matter.
Key Responsibilities:
* Manage the successful delivery of IT infrastructure and transformation projects through their full lifecycle
* Define project requirements and objectives, ensuring alignment with key stakeholders and business units
* Work collaboratively with customers to achieve acceptance, closedown, and seamless handover to service
* Track project costs, ensure milestones are achieved, and invoices are raised accurately and on time
* Report on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and provide regular status updates to the Senior Project Manager or Programme Board
* Apply best practice project management principles including risk management, scope control, and financial governance
* Operate within established methodologies and frameworks, including Agile, PRINCE2, and SAFe
* Coordinate internal teams, ensuring effective planning, risk mitigation, and stakeholder communication
* Conduct formal reviews and ensure lessons learned are captured and shared
Essential Experience & Skills:
* Strong track record of delivering infrastructure, application development, and test/release projects
* Experience in both Transition and Transformation programme delivery
* Extensive MOD/Defence project experience
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and guide
* Proficiency with project reporting, risk assessment, financial tracking, and governance
* Familiarity with working in secure or highly regulated environments
* Solid understanding of project methodologies such as PRINCE2, Agile, and SAFe
* Ability to manage project impact on P&L and ensure contingency planning is signed off appropriately
You will thrive in this role if you:
* Have experience working in Defence, National Security, or similarly complex stakeholder environments
* Are confident managing budgets, timescales, scope, and risk in parallel
* Want to be part of a collaborative, expert team delivering high-assurance services to critical customers
This is more than just a project management role - it's a chance to shape national capabilities and gain experience in one of the most secure and prestigious sectors in the UK.
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