SC Cleared Project Manager

Overview

We are seeking an experienced, hands-on SC Cleared Project Manager to join a busy delivery function on an immediate basis through to year-end.

This role has been created due to increased delivery demand and capacity constraints across a broad portfolio of IT projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Take end-to-end ownership of multiple IT projects from initiation through to delivery.
• Drive project progress and ensure delivery milestones are achieved.
• Manage project plans, schedules, dependencies and resources.
• Lead RAID management activities, ensuring risks and issues are actively mitigated and resolved.
• Produce and maintain project reporting, governance packs and status updates.
• Facilitate stakeholder communication across technical and business teams.
• Escalate and drive decision-making where required to prevent delivery delays.
• Coordinate internal and third-party suppliers to ensure successful outcomes.
• Maintain strong delivery momentum across a high-volume project portfolio.
• Ensure project objectives, timelines and business benefits remain on track.

Required Experience: Essential

• Active SC Clearance.
• Proven experience delivering IT infrastructure and technology projects.
• Strong Project Management experience with demonstrable delivery ownership.
• Experience managing multiple concurrent projects in fast-paced environments.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience managing project risks, issues, dependencies and actions.
• Ability to work independently and rapidly establish credibility with delivery teams.
• Strong focus on achieving outcomes rather than strictly adhering to methodology.
• Experience using:

• Microsoft Project
• JIRA (primary project/task management tool)

Technical Environment: Projects are typically focused on:

• Microsoft technologies and platforms
• Infrastructure delivery
• COTS (Commercial Off-The-Shelf) solutions
• Cyber Security initiatives
• Linux-based environments (desirable)

Delivery Approach

We are methodology-agnostic and are looking for a Project Manager who is comfortable operating across:

• Waterfall
• Agile/Scrum
• Hybrid delivery models

Working Arrangements

• Based in Essex.
• Expected onsite presence of 5 days per week initially, particularly during onboarding and project mobilisation.
• Flexibility may be considered later in the engagement based on project needs.
• Engagement runs from ASAP until December 2026.

Ideal Candidate Profile: The ideal candidate will:

• Be highly proactive and delivery-focused.
• Thrive in environments with limited oversight and constrained resources.
• Take full ownership of project outcomes.
• Challenge blockers and drive decisions.
• Be capable of 'rolling in, delivering and rolling out' with minimal dependency on existing teams.
• Bring energy, accountability and a strong execution mindset.