DV Cleared Project Leader - Secure Defence Programs

Experis - ManpowerGroup; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 83,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Experis - ManpowerGroup in the UK seeks a DV Cleared Project Manager to lead high-profile defence projects in a predominantly on-site role in Cheltenham. You will steer complex programmes within secure environments, coordinating multi-disciplinary teams and engaging with senior stakeholders.

You will manage scope, budgets, schedules, risks and dependencies, produce governance documents and reports, and support Agile delivery.

Qualifications

• Active DV Clearance.
• Experience delivering complex projects within secure/regulated environments.
• Full project lifecycle experience.
• Experience managing plans, budgets, risks, issues, dependencies, and stakeholders.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate project teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Experience using project management methodologies and tools.
• Able to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of projects aligned to client objectives.
• Manage scope, budgets, schedules, risks, issues, dependencies, and change requests.
• Direct and support project teams across locations and disciplines.
• Ensure delivery to time, cost, quality, and performance targets.
• Develop relationships with clients and stakeholders; provide governance updates.
• Produce reports, forecasts, and governance documentation.
• Facilitate communication between technical, operational, and business stakeholders.
• Support Agile delivery where appropriate and drive delivery improvements.

Skills

Active DV Clearance

Delivery in secure environments

Full project lifecycle

Budget & schedule management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Risk & issue management

Agile delivery

Multiple priorities

Job description

Experis - ManpowerGroup in the UK seeks a DV Cleared Project Manager to lead high-profile defence projects in a predominantly on-site role in Cheltenham. You will steer complex programmes within secure environments, coordinating multi-disciplinary teams and engaging with senior stakeholders.

You will manage scope, budgets, schedules, risks and dependencies, produce governance documents and reports, and support Agile delivery.