DV‑Cleared PMO Lead & Project Manager | Hybrid

Sanderson Government & Defence; Aldermaston, Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanderson Government & Defence is seeking an experienced Project Manager / PMO Lead (DV Cleared) for Aldermaston with hybrid working. The role blends hands-on project delivery with strong PMO governance to support regulated programs and complex projects.

The position offers a permanent route in Aldermaston with a 9-day fortnight and up to 3 days onsite per week, with occasional travel to London. A clear path for interim engagement is also available.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Project Manager within complex, regulated environments.
• Strong PMO capabilities: governance, reporting, planning and project controls.
• Experience managing project plans, RAID logs, milestones and dependencies.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage project delivery activities, ensuring work is delivered against objectives, timescales and budgets.
• Provide PMO support across planning, governance, reporting and project controls.
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, milestones and delivery documentation.
• Monitor progress, risks, issues and dependencies, and ensure actions are taken.
• Produce clear, accurate project reports, MI and governance updates.
• Coordinate stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams to maintain delivery momentum.
• Support resource planning, financial tracking and project performance management.
• Ensure governance, controls and assurance processes are followed.
• Identify opportunities to improve project management and PMO processes.

Skills

Project management

PMO governance

Planning & scheduling

Reporting & governance

Stakeholder management

Risk & issue management

Resource planning

Budget tracking

Job description

Sanderson Government & Defence is seeking an experienced Project Manager / PMO Lead (DV Cleared) for Aldermaston with hybrid working. The role blends hands-on project delivery with strong PMO governance to support regulated programs and complex projects.

The position offers a permanent route in Aldermaston with a 9-day fortnight and up to 3 days onsite per week, with occasional travel to London. A clear path for interim engagement is also available.