Project Manager

Project Manager - overview

Our client has asked us to find two Project Managers for a major Defence sector programme.

These are 12 month contracts initially, to commence towards the end of Q1 2027.

The contracts are inside IR35.

We are looking for people with prior experience of delivering major projects in the Defence sector.

Current SC clearance would be ideal, otherwise eligibility to be cleared straightforwardly.

The role will have a hybrid working pattern, with time spent on client and partner sites. One of the primary sites is in Wiltshire, others may be southern or eastern England, though may be further afield, so some flexibility/travel will be needed.

Project Manager - responsibilities

• Project management of key parts of a large, complex programme
• Interfacing between client, prime contractor and service provider
• Monitoring of compliance with technical specs, engineering standards
• Ensuring compliance of processes, systems, SoW requirements
• Oversee delivery timescales and deliverables documentation
• Support the programme leadership as required

Project Manager - requirements

• Experience of delivering large, complex projects into the MoD
• Strong financial, commercial and relationship building skills
• Satellite Communications experience would be ideal - spacecraft or ground segment - otherwise projects of comparable size/complexity (Aerospace, Maritime, Armaments)
• Good understanding of engineering practices would be a plus
• Professional qualification in Project management