We are involved in a significant greenfield programme, building a solution that integrates infrastructure and applications within highly secure, mission‑critical environments and we are looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the delivery of complex IT and change initiatives within the Defence sector.
What they will be doing:
- Lead the end‑to‑end delivery of IT projects and programmes within the Defence sector.
- Manage project scope, timelines, budgets, risks, issues, dependencies, and governance across the full delivery lifecycle.
- Work closely with technical teams, architects, suppliers, and business stakeholders to support successful and secure delivery.
- Prepare and present clear project reporting, delivery plans, RAID logs, and status updates for senior stakeholders and governance forums.
- Ensure delivery aligns with relevant security, compliance, and operational requirements.
- Build strong working relationships and enable effective collaboration, decision‑making, and shared accountability across teams.
What they will bring:
- Proven experience as a Senior Project Manager delivering IT and digital change within the Defence sector.
- Strong understanding of project delivery frameworks, governance, assurance, and control within regulated or secure environments.
- Experience managing complex technical deliveries, such as infrastructure, applications, systems integration, or service transition.
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to work effectively with people at all levels.
- Sound commercial and delivery awareness, including planning, budgeting, supplier management, and risk mitigation.
- Collaborative approach, with the ability to support diverse teams and create positive working relationships.
Employment Details
Employment Type: Permanent
Location: Hertfordshire – full time on site
Security Clearance Level: Active MoD DV required
Salary: Up to £90k
Benefits: Bonus, £6,600 car allowance, 3% cash fund, 25 days annual leave (with the possibility to purchase extra days), Medical Insurance, life assurance, and 6% pension.
We welcome applications from people with a diverse variety of backgrounds and identities. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation or marital status. If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process to enable you to perform to the best of your ability, please let us know when completing your application. We participate in the Disability Confident scheme and are committed to offering an interview to any candidate with a disability who meets the minimum criteria for the role.
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