Project Manager

Project Manager — Microsoft 365 Transformation

Contract until 31 December 2027

Location: Portsmouth, Stevenage or Newport — hybrid, 3–4 days onsite per week

Rate: Up to £506 per day, Umbrella, inside IR35

Clearance: Sole UK national with active SC clearance required

About the Role

ADS is seeking an experienced Project Manager to support the successful delivery of its Digital Workplace project and BROMO carve-out, with a strong focus on Microsoft 365.

This is a high-visibility delivery role, working across technical teams and European stakeholders to keep a complex transformation programme structured, visible and on track. You will play a central role in planning, governance, stakeholder alignment and decision-making.

What You’ll Do

• Structure the project and support effective team management.
• Monitor deliverables, milestones and action plans.
• Develop and maintain consolidated project schedules.
• Prepare clear governance packs and management reporting.
• Define and coordinate communication plans across stakeholders.
• Facilitate collaboration between European teams and business functions.
• Support wider transformation initiatives.
• Organise and lead steering committees, workshops and coordination meetings.
• Track risks, decisions, actions and escalations through to resolution.

What We’re Looking For

• Significant PMO experience focused on Microsoft 365.
• Solid project management experience; relevant certification is advantageous.
• Excellent organisation, planning and coordination skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder-management ability.
• Fluent professional English, both written and spoken.
• Comfortable operating in an international, multicultural environment.
• Familiarity with Airbus Defence & Space is advantageous.
• Experience working with technical teams is desirable.

Personal Attributes

• Proactive and self-starting.
• Detail-oriented and rigorous.
• Strong analytical and synthesis skills.
• Confident communicator and relationship builder.
• Able to align diverse stakeholders.
• Comfortable working autonomously.

Important Information

All applications will be reviewed against the required skills and experience. Due to the high volume of applications, we will only be able to respond to successful applicants in the first instance.

Thank you for your interest and the time taken to apply.