Lead Project Manager

Lead Project Manager – Bristol, Gloucestershire

Lead the delivery of mission‑critical projects that shape the future of defence. Full‑time, 37 hours per week, based at Ashton House.

The Role

As a Lead Project Manager, you’ll guide complex production activity within our Mission Systems business, delivering critical equipment for the Dreadnought programme.

• Lead project management delivery activity for weapon launch systems, ensuring predictable, data‑driven programme performance.
• Drive cultural change by embedding modern project controls and improved reporting and planning processes.
• Represent Production within the management team and lead internal collaboration to resolve challenges and maintain delivery excellence.
• Engage with customers through weekly reviews, fostering strong, transparent relationships and ensuring shared understanding of progress and risk.
• Lead, motivate and develop your team, setting high standards in planning, performance, safety, communication and continuous improvement.

Essential Experience

• Demonstrable experience in project delivery with strong project controls awareness.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with confidence engaging stakeholders at all levels.
• Commercially and financially astute with a proactive, challenging mindset.
• Ability to influence, negotiate and drive collaborative working across complex programmes.

Qualifications

We value background and education that supports your experience and willingness to learn.

Security Clearance

Must be able to achieve and maintain Standard (BPSS) / Security Check (SC) security clearance.

What We Offer

• Generous holiday allowance
• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Access to a Digital GP, annual health check and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
• Employee share scheme
• Employee shopping savings portal
• Payment of Professional Fees
• Reservists receive 10‑days’ special paid leave
• Holiday Trading – buy or sell up to one working week of annual leave
• ‘Be Kind Day’ – one paid day each year to volunteer with a charity of your choice
• Flexible working options
• A dynamic, supportive and mission‑driven working environment

Closing date: 29/04/2026

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