Government Project Manager

The Opportunity Hub UK Ltd; Newcastle; Hybrid; AUD 99,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity in the business

Hybrid work from Newcastle

Flexible hours remote-friendly culture

Learning and development budget

Job summary

The Opportunity Hub UK Ltd is seeking a senior Government Project Manager in Newcastle to lead Defence & Government initiatives end to end, from scoping to delivery and sign-off. You will manage budgets, timelines and risk registers while liaising with government stakeholders and internal teams.

With security clearance eligibility as a plus, you’ll shape project governance in a fast-growing startup, building processes as the team evolves, and enjoy equity and hybrid working in a remote-friendly

Qualifications

• Proven delivery of projects in Defence or regulated sectors.
• Experience with PRINCE2, Agile or equivalent.
• Ability to report to senior or governmental stakeholders.
• Security clearance eligibility is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Run Defence & Government projects end to end from scoping through to delivery and sign-off
• Manage budgets, timelines and risk registers, and flag issues early
• Act as main point of contact for government stakeholders and internal delivery teams
• Coordinate cross-functional input from technical, commercial and compliance colleagues
• Prepare reports and briefings for senior stakeholders
• Build project management processes as the team is developing

Skills

Project management

Defence/government experience

Budget management

Stakeholder communication

Independent decision-making

Security clearance eligibility

Tools

PRINCE2

Agile

Job description

Perfect role for a senior professional looking to grow their Defence & Government career in Newcastle.

Government project delivery in the north east has picked up pace, and defence-adjacent programmes in particular need people who can hold a complex plan together under scrutiny. This is a fast-growing startup working across Defence & Government contracts, small enough that every hire still shapes how things get done, ambitious enough that the work carries real weight. If you want ownership rather than a seat in a big hierarchy, this Government Project Manager role is worth a proper look.

Here's what you'll be doing:

• Running Defence & Government projects end to end, from scoping through to delivery and sign-off
• Managing budgets, timelines and risk registers, and flagging issues before they become problems
• Acting as the main point of contact for government stakeholders and internal delivery teams
• Coordinating cross-functional input from technical, commercial and compliance colleagues
• Preparing reports and briefings for senior stakeholders, written clearly enough that non-specialists can follow them
• Building the project management processes as you go, since the team is still young and things aren't fully set in stone yet

Here are the skills you'll need:

• Solid track record delivering projects within Defence & Government or a similarly regulated sector
• Working knowledge of PRINCE2, Agile or an equivalent project management framework
• Comfortable managing budgets and reporting to senior or governmental stakeholders
• Clear communicator, equally at ease in a technical workshop or a board update
• Able to work independently and make calls without waiting for permission at every step
• Security clearance eligibility (existing SC or DV clearance is a strong plus, though not always essential)

Key perks and benefits:

• £51,500 to £67,500, depending on experience
• Hybrid working, based from Newcastle with flexibility on office days
• Equity in the business, so you share in what you help build
• Flexible hours and a genuinely remote-friendly culture
• A learning and development budget to spend on courses, certifications or conferences

Why pursue a career in Defence & Government?

Defence & Government work rarely stands still. Budgets shift, priorities change, and the projects that get funded tend to matter beyond the balance sheet. Newcastle has built up a real cluster of defence and public sector activity in recent years, and a Government Project Manager who delivers well here won't struggle for options. Good people get noticed fast in this sector, and progression tends to follow.