Project Manager x 2
Posted Today by 1774433230
£695 Per day
Inside
Hybrid
Gloucester
Summary: The Project Manager role focuses on delivering innovative solutions within a high-impact Defence programme, requiring project management resilience across multiple projects from concept to deployment. The position demands active UK SC clearance and involves managing resources, budgets, and stakeholder communications effectively. This is a contract position based in Gloucester with a hybrid working arrangement. The role is classified as inside IR35.
Key Responsibilities:
- Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables with stakeholders
- Develop and manage detailed project plans, schedules, and milestones
- Lead cross-functional teams and manage resources effectively
- Oversee budgets, costs, and financial performance
- Identify and mitigate risks and issues
- Monitor progress and ensure delivery to time, cost, and quality targets
- Manage stakeholder communication and expectations
- Maintain accurate documentation and reporting
- Ensure quality standards and successful project closure
Key Skills:
- Active UK SC clearance (essential)
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
- Proven experience delivering hardware/software projects up to £5m
- Background in Defence/MOD environments
- Experience across full project lifecycle, including bids/pre-sales
- Strong commercial and financial awareness
- Ability to manage multiple projects in fast-paced environments
- Experience with risk and opportunity management
- Knowledge of subcontractor and supplier management (including international)
- Relevant qualifications (APM, PRINCE2, PMP, Agile) preferred
Salary (Rate): £695 per day
City: Gloucester
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: Project Management
Project Manager (Defence) - Contract
Romsey, Woking or Gloucester (Hybrid - 2 days onsite)
£695 per day (Inside IR35)
6-month contract
Active SC Clearance required
Overview
Join a high-impact Defence programme delivering innovative solutions to complex challenges. This role provides project management resilience across multiple projects, supporting delivery from concept through to deployment.
Key Responsibilities
- Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables with stakeholders
- Develop and manage detailed project plans, schedules, and milestones
- Lead cross-functional teams and manage resources effectively
- Oversee budgets, costs, and financial performance
- Identify and mitigate risks and issues
- Monitor progress and ensure delivery to time, cost, and quality targets
- Manage stakeholder communication and expectations
- Maintain accurate documentation and reporting
- Ensure quality standards and successful project closure
Key Requirements
- Active UK SC clearance (essential)
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
- Proven experience delivering hardware/software projects up to £5m
- Background in Defence/MOD environments
- Experience across full project lifecycle, including bids/pre-sales
- Strong commercial and financial awareness
- Ability to manage multiple projects in fast-paced environments
- Experience with risk and opportunity management
- Knowledge of subcontractor and supplier management (including international)
- Relevant qualifications (APM, PRINCE2, PMP, Agile) preferred
Desirable
- Experience in rapid prototyping/UOR environments
- Bid training or certifications
Ideal for an experienced Project Manager who thrives in complex, mission-driven environments and can deliver at pace.
If this Project Manager role is of interest, apply now!