Assistant Project Manager - Digital & Technology (Hybrid)

Babcock International; Plymouth; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent defense contractor based in Plymouth is seeking an Assistant Project Manager for their Digital and Technology division. This full-time role involves supporting project delivery from concept to operational handover, leading teams, and ensuring compliance. Candidates should have significant experience in managing digital projects, ideally in the defence sector, along with relevant qualifications. Benefits include generous holidays and a matched pension scheme, alongside a flexible working environment.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Matched contribution pension scheme

Access to a Digital GP

Employee share scheme

Payment of Professional Fees

10-days special paid leave for reservists

Holiday Trading benefits

‘Be Kind Day’ for volunteering

Excellent development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing Digital & Technology projects, ideally in infrastructure or defence.
• Strong record of leading projects from requirements gathering through to operational use.
• Familiarity with highly regulated environments and security assurance principles.

Responsibilities

• Support the Digital & Technology Lead in managing multiple projects.
• Act as an interface between Digital & Technology Delivery Support and project teams.
• Drive project progression and delivery using digital tools.
• Lead approved projects through to operational handover.
• Ensure compliance and traceability through effective documentation management.

Skills

Managing Digital & Technology projects

Leading projects from requirements gathering to operational use

Familiarity with highly regulated environments

Education

APM Project Management Qualification (PFQ/PMQ) or equivalent

Job description

A prominent defense contractor based in Plymouth is seeking an Assistant Project Manager for their Digital and Technology division. This full-time role involves supporting project delivery from concept to operational handover, leading teams, and ensuring compliance. Candidates should have significant experience in managing digital projects, ideally in the defence sector, along with relevant qualifications. Benefits include generous holidays and a matched pension scheme, alongside a flexible working environment.