SC Cleared Project Manager - Defence

SC Cleared Project Manager - Defence

Posted 4 days ago by IO Associates

Negotiable
Outside
Hybrid
Wiltshire, UK

Summary: The role of SC Cleared Project Manager involves establishing a Project Management structure for a small SME company in the Defence sector, specifically focusing on military Training & Simulations. The position requires significant experience within the MoD/Defence and is set for an initial 6-month contract. The successful candidate will be responsible for initiating projects from scratch and delivering key objectives while working on a hybrid basis in Wiltshire.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Establish a proper PM/PMO structure for the company.
  • Initiate projects from scratch, including governance and reporting.
  • Map out the journey from current state to end goal and create a project plan.
  • Conduct financial planning with support from capability leads.
  • Deliver a key project in the military Training & Simulations space.

Key Skills:

  • Significant MoD/Defence experience.
  • Active SC Clearance.
  • Ability to create and implement project governance and reporting.
  • Financial planning skills.
  • Experience with military Training & Simulations (desirable).

Salary (Rate): £500 daily

City: Wiltshire

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other

Detailed Description From Employer:

SC Cleared Project Manager
Must have significant MoD/Defence experience
(ex-forces would be ideal)Initial 6 month contract starting ASAP
£500 per day Outside IR35
(by self-determination due to small company exemption)
Working on a hybrid basis in Wiltshire

iO Associates are working exclusively with an SME company to source an SC Cleared Project Manager for an initial 6 month contract.

Till now they have not needed to have a proper Project Management structure in place and they're therefore looking for a Project Manager to come in and set up a proper PM/PMO structure up, and then help them to deliver a key project of theirs in the military Training & Simulations space.

Key requirements:

  • Must be able to start up a project from scratch (ie no existing governance, reporting, RAID logs in place at all)
  • Be able to map out the required journey from current state to end goal and set up an appropriate project plan
  • Must be able to do financial planning (with the support of capability leads who can advise on the costs for each element)
  • Active SC Clearance
  • Experience with the use of or creation of military Training & Simulations is desirable but not a requirement.