Delivery PM for Complex Mission Systems (Defence)

Rowden Technologies Ltd.; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Rowden Technologies Ltd. is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead a high-impact systems integration programme from Bristol. You will drive delivery, governance and commercial management in a fast-paced, complex stakeholder environment.

You will collaborate with end users, engineers and external partners to shape delivery and ensure successful outcomes. The role requires proactive leadership, structured decision‑making, and the ability to navigate ambiguity with clear, actionable plans.

Qualifications

• Significant experience delivering complex technology or systems integration projects, ideally in Defence or CNI settings.
• Proven capability to lead multi-year, multi-million pound programmes and cross‑functional teams.
• Experience operating within formal governance while enabling pace and pragmatism.
• Track record coordinating across diverse stakeholders, teams and vendors.
• Ability to manage ambiguity, shape outcomes, and drive progress in demanding environments.

Responsibilities

• Own the day-to-day delivery of a complex systems integration project, ensuring milestones, budgets and outcomes are met.
• Own contract scope and manage the commercial landscape across the project.
• Translate high-level outcomes into actionable delivery plans and outputs with dependencies.
• Drive alignment across business, engineering, and third‑party delivery teams.
• Identify risks early and shape mitigation strategies.
• Establish and run project governance including steering forums and RAID management.
• Produce concise reporting for senior stakeholders and sponsors.
• Maintain financial discipline with controlled scope, cost, and timelines.
• Mobilise senior stakeholders and ensure effective conversations at the right times.
• Escalate issues appropriately and seek direction when needed.
• Act as a trusted delivery partner and provide honest progress assessments.

Skills

Delivery management

Governance

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

SC clearance eligible

Job description

Rowden Technologies Ltd. is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead a high-impact systems integration programme from Bristol. You will drive delivery, governance and commercial management in a fast-paced, complex stakeholder environment.

You will collaborate with end users, engineers and external partners to shape delivery and ensure successful outcomes. The role requires proactive leadership, structured decision‑making, and the ability to navigate ambiguity with clear, actionable plans.