Contract Project Manager - eDV

ZipRecruiter; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Contract Project Manager to lead complex projects in the security sector. This role involves managing multi-phase initiatives, building strong client relationships, and ensuring project governance using agile methodologies. The ideal candidate will possess MSP Practitioner qualifications and have a proven track record in project management. With a focus on collaboration and best practices, this position offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact within a dynamic environment. If you are passionate about project delivery and thrive in a fast-paced setting, this is the role for you.

Qualifications

• Strong background in delivering complex, multi-phase projects in Security.
• Active UKIC DV clearance is required for this role.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from discovery through to delivery and closure.
• Build strong client and stakeholder relationships to ensure collaboration.

Skills

Project Management

Agile Delivery

Stakeholder Management

MS Project

Security Clearance

Education

MSP Practitioner Qualification

MOR Qualification

Tools

MS Project

Formal Project Governance Tools

Job description

Job Description

CONTRACT PROJECT MANAGER - eDV

• £750 - £850 per day Inside IR35
• Active UKIC DV clearance is required for this role
• 3 days per week on-site in Gloucester/Cheltenham
• Initial 6 month contract
• Interviewing now!

Responsibilities:

• Lead projects from discovery through to delivery and closure
• Shape and deliver customer proposals in partnership with technical/account leads
• Build strong client and stakeholder relationships to ensure collaboration and trust
• Maintain accurate project forecasts (revenue, cost, and profit) using internal tools
• Resource planning and team management across multiple disciplines Support risk/opportunity management and validate contingency plans
• Define and manage project requirements, dependencies and assumptions
• Champion best practices in agile delivery and project governance
• Maintain project tracking in MS Project and formal tools
• Work alongside account teams to grow existing work and expand delivery

Essential Skills:

• Strong background in delivering complex, multi-phase projects in Security
• MSP Practitioner (or equivalent) qualification
• Skilled in MS Project and formal project governance tools
• Experience with agile/iterative delivery methods (SCRUM, Kanban)
• MOR qualification (desirable)
• Active UKIC DV clearance is required for this role

To be considered:

Please either apply through this advert or email me directly via [e-mail]. For further information, call me on 0117 284 0050 / 07719 072 818 or find me on LinkedIn (Lewis Hayward at Searchability NS&D). By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process and submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only.

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