Assistant IT Project Manager — Hybrid, Defence Tech

Babcock Mission Critical Services España SA.; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence contractor in the United Kingdom is seeking an Assistant Project Manager - IT to drive digital transformation in defence. You'll be involved in delivering innovative digital solutions while managing key project aspects like scheduling, procurement, and risk management. The successful candidate will require certification in project management methodologies and a degree-level education. This role offers hybrid working arrangements and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Matched contribution pension scheme

Access to Digital GP

Employee share scheme

Payment of Professional Fees

Holiday Trading

‘Be Kind Day’ for volunteering

Excellent development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience applying APM, PRINCE2, and ITIL methodologies in project environments.
• Proven background in project management or PMO roles with full lifecycle understanding.
• Strong knowledge of procurement, scheduling, budgeting, risk, and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Deliver innovative digital solutions that support critical defence operations.
• Develop tasking orders to secure resources and manage delivery.
• Monitor schedules and maintain project cost and time estimates.
• Support risk management processes.
• Drive improvements in quality, schedule, and cost.

Skills

APM

PRINCE2

ITIL

Project management methodologies

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Procurement

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

Degree-level education or equivalent

Prince2 or APMP certification

Job description

A leading defence contractor in the United Kingdom is seeking an Assistant Project Manager - IT to drive digital transformation in defence. You'll be involved in delivering innovative digital solutions while managing key project aspects like scheduling, procurement, and risk management. The successful candidate will require certification in project management methodologies and a degree-level education. This role offers hybrid working arrangements and a comprehensive benefits package.