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)

Working Arrangements

Based in Livingston, Scotland.

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.