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.
The successful candidate will be a delivery-focused Project Manager with a strong bias towards execution, accountability and outcomes.
This is not a Programme Manager role.
We require someone who can quickly integrate into the team, take ownership of projects, remove blockers and drive delivery with minimal oversight.
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.