Project Manager - ITIL Experience
Posted 4 days ago by 1753790598
£600 Per day
Inside
Hybrid
Corsham
Summary: The role of Project Manager - Defence involves overseeing a large-scale Defence programme, focusing on the transition of services into a live environment while adhering to ITIL Service Management principles. The successful candidate will manage the project lifecycle, engage with stakeholders, and ensure compliance with Defence standards. This position requires a strong understanding of ITIL and experience in a Defence or regulated environment. The role is based in Corsham, with a hybrid working arrangement.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage the end-to-end project lifecycle, ensuring timely delivery of workstreams in line with programme objectives.
- Lead service transition activities and ensure Operational Acceptance Criteria (OAC) is achieved.
- Engage and coordinate with key stakeholders, including Service Architects, PMs, suppliers, the Service Centre, and the Service Transition Board (STB).
- Ensure adherence to the Service Management Framework (SMF) and relevant ITIL processes (Change, Release, Incident, Problem, Configuration, etc).
- Identify, manage and mitigate project risks and issues, maintaining control over scope, quality, and resources.
- Prepare and deliver regular progress reports, project documentation, and governance artefacts.
Key Skills:
- Proven experience managing complex IT or software projects within a Defence or highly regulated environment.
- Strong understanding and hands-on application of ITIL (preferably v4) within live service or service transition projects.
- Experience working with MOD stakeholders or similar government organisations.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Comfortable operating in a hybrid environment, attending Corsham site 2-3 days per week.
Salary (Rate): £600 per day
City: Corsham
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: IT
Project Manager - Defence
Location: Corsham (2-3 days per week on-site, remainder remote)
Contract Length: 12 months
Rate: £550-£600 per day (Inside IR35)
Clearance Required: Active SC Clearance must be in place prior to starting
Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager with strong ITIL knowledge to support a large-scale Defence programme. The successful candidate will oversee the transition of services into the live environment, ensuring alignment with ITIL Service Management principles and Defence standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage the end-to-end project lifecycle, ensuring timely delivery of workstreams in line with programme objectives.
- Lead service transition activities and ensure Operational Acceptance Criteria (OAC) is achieved.
- Engage and coordinate with key stakeholders, including Service Architects, PMs, suppliers, the Service Centre, and the Service Transition Board (STB).
- Ensure adherence to the Service Management Framework (SMF) and relevant ITIL processes (Change, Release, Incident, Problem, Configuration, etc).
- Identify, manage and mitigate project risks and issues, maintaining control over scope, quality, and resources.
- Prepare and deliver regular progress reports, project documentation, and governance artefacts.
Essential Skills and Experience:
- Proven experience managing complex IT or software projects within a Defence or highly regulated environment.
- Strong understanding and hands-on application of ITIL (preferably v4) within live service or service transition projects.
- Experience working with MOD stakeholders or similar government organisations.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Comfortable operating in a hybrid environment, attending Corsham site 2-3 days per week.
Desirable:
- Previous experience with service onboarding or service acceptance in Defence Digital or similar programmes.
- ITIL certification.
- Prince2 or other project management qualifications.